Elmsford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 265-2
Occupancy by new tenant
Operative Text
No rental housing unit may be occupied by a new tenant until and unless an application for a rental permit has been filed with the Code Enforcement Officer at least seven days prior to such occupancy and the rental housing unit has passed inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer, as evidenced by the issuance of a rental permit.
Under Elmsford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-2, a rental housing unit cannot legally be occupied by a new tenant unless two conditions are met before move-in: an application for a rental permit must be filed with the Code Enforcement Officer at least seven days before the planned occupancy date, and the unit must pass an inspection by that officer, resulting in the issuance of a rental permit. The rule creates a mandatory pre-occupancy review process intended to ensure rental units meet applicable standards before a new tenancy begins. No new tenancy may commence without both the timely application and the successful inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Elmsford should be aware that § 265-2 requires a rental permit application to be submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer no fewer than seven days before any new tenant takes occupancy. Compliant operators typically build this lead time into their leasing timelines, scheduling inspections well in advance of a planned move-in date to avoid delays. Allowing a new tenant to occupy a unit before the rental permit is issued would place the landlord in violation of ch. 265 § 265-2.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Elmsford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-2, a rental unit is not supposed to be made available to a new tenant without a valid rental permit issued after inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer. If a tenant believes they were placed in a unit that did not go through this required permitting and inspection process, they may consider contacting the Elmsford Code Enforcement Officer to inquire about the unit's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing codes can also help explain what options may be available when a unit lacks the required rental permit under § 265-2.
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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