Elmira Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-6
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A certification issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire two years after the date of issuance, unless sooner revoked pursuant to § 171-8 . If during the term of the certification the rental housing building subject to the certification is not in violation of any of the criteria set forth in § 171-4B , then the owner will not be required to reapply for a new probationary certification and any surety balance will be returned by the Town to the owner at the end of the term. If, however, during the term of the probationary certification the rental housing building subject to the certification meets any of the criteria set forth in § 171-4B , then the probationary certification is automatically extended for two years from the date of the new determination unless sooner revoked pursuant to § 171-8 . If the extension occurs solely or partly because of the occurrence of the criterion set forth in § 171-4B(2) , then the owner must comply with § 171-5B(1) . If the certification is extended, the owner shall pay to the Town a renewal certification fee of $1,000.
Under Elmira Town Code § 171-6, a probationary rental housing certification lasts two years from the date it is issued, though it can be revoked earlier under § 171-8. If the property remains free of the violations listed in § 171-4B throughout that period, the certification simply expires, any surety balance is returned to the owner, and no reapplication is needed. If, however, the property triggers any criterion in § 171-4B during the term, the certification automatically extends for another two years from the date of that new determination, and the owner must pay a $1,000 renewal fee; if the extension is tied to the criterion in § 171-4B(2), additional compliance steps under § 171-5B(1) are also required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a probationary certification under Elmira Town Code § 171-6 generally maintain compliance with all criteria in § 171-4B throughout the two-year certification period to avoid an automatic extension. Operators who successfully complete the term without any qualifying violations can expect their surety balance to be returned and will not need to reapply. Those whose properties trigger a § 171-4B criterion during the term should be aware that a $1,000 renewal fee becomes due and, if § 171-4B(2) is involved, the additional requirements of § 171-5B(1) must also be addressed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Elmira Town Code § 171-6 establishes that a probationary certification on a rental building runs for two years and can be extended if the property meets certain violation criteria under § 171-4B, which may signal ongoing code or habitability concerns at the building. Tenants living in a building under probationary certification can monitor whether their building's certification status has been extended, which may indicate unresolved issues documented by the Town. Tenants who believe conditions at their building warrant attention may consider contacting the Town of Elmira's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available under this chapter.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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