Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-21
Compliance required; registration of rental units
Operative Text
No owner shall occupy or let to any other occupant any vacant dwelling unit unless it complies with the provisions of this chapter and provided that said owner of a non-owner-occupied dwelling unit has registered at least every two years, or more frequently where the enforcement officer and conditions require it, his rental units and received for those units a certificate of registration. Upon each rental or re-rental of a dwelling unit, the owner shall obtain from the enforcement officer a certificate of compliance or similar rental permit. The name of the responsible agent for the property shall be recorded on the certificate of registration by the enforcement officer.
Section 160-21 of Endicott's Code of Ordinances establishes that vacant dwelling units may not be occupied or rented unless they meet the chapter's standards and the owner has registered the rental units with the enforcement officer at least once every two years—or more often if conditions require it—and holds a valid certificate of registration. Each time a unit is rented or re-rented, the owner must also obtain a certificate of compliance or similar rental permit from the enforcement officer. The name of a responsible agent for the property must be recorded on the certificate of registration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 160-21, compliant rental property operators in Endicott maintain an active certificate of registration for each non-owner-occupied dwelling unit, renewing it at least every two years and more frequently when the enforcement officer determines conditions warrant it. Before placing any vacant unit into occupancy, operators secure a certificate of compliance or equivalent rental permit from the enforcement officer for each new or renewed tenancy. Operators also ensure that a responsible agent's name is on file with the enforcement officer and reflected on the certificate of registration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-21 means that a landlord is required to have registered the rental unit and obtained a certificate of compliance or rental permit before you lawfully occupy it. If you have reason to believe your unit was rented without the required registration or permit under § 160-21, you may raise that as a concern with the Village of Endicott's enforcement officer or a local tenant-rights organization. Understanding whether proper certificates were in place at the time of your rental can be relevant to broader questions about the unit's habitability and legal status.
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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