Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 115-3
Rental housing inspection; exemptions
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A. All dwelling units shall be subject to inspection and certification by the Code Enforcement Officer as provided herein. B. Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a municipal housing authority; hotels; motels; bed-and-breakfast establishments; hospitals and colleges, except for a building containing a dwelling unit being rented for other than direct hospital or college use; nursing homes; other buildings which offer or provide medical or nursing services if such buildings are subject to state or federal licensing or regulations concerning the safety of the users, patients or tenants; or single-family, owner-occupied homes where no portion thereof is rented to persons who are not part of the owner's household.
Under Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 § 115-3, all residential dwelling units in the village are subject to inspection and certification by the local Code Enforcement Officer, with a defined set of exemptions. Properties such as hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, hospitals, colleges, nursing homes, and other state- or federally-regulated medical facilities are carved out of the requirement. Additionally, single-family homes that are fully owner-occupied—meaning no portion is rented to anyone outside the owner's household—are also exempt from the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental housing in Montour Falls should be aware that § 115-3 subjects virtually all dwelling units to inspection and certification by the Code Enforcement Officer. Compliant operators generally ensure their rental properties are available for scheduled inspections and maintain conditions that meet applicable code standards. Landlords whose properties might fall into a listed exemption category—such as buildings used directly by a hospital or college—should confirm whether that exemption applies to their specific building type before assuming they are outside the chapter's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 115-3 of the Montour Falls Code establishes a right to live in a dwelling unit that has been inspected and certified by the Code Enforcement Officer, which is a baseline protection for most renters in the village. If a tenant believes their rental unit has not been properly inspected or certified as required under ch. 115, they may consider contacting the village's Code Enforcement Officer to inquire about the property's certification status. Tenants can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how inspection requirements may relate to their housing situation.
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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