Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 115-4
Inspection; certification
Operative Text
A. It shall be the duty and the authority of the Code Enforcement Officer to inspect all dwelling units and to determine whether or not a dwelling unit is habitable based upon the following guidelines. (1) The dwelling unit shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Code, including, without limitation: (a) Functional smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors; and (b) Adequate access and egress. (2) The dwelling unit shall conform to general standards of habitability, including protection from the elements, functioning electrical service, hot and cold water, and heating, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer. (3) The dwelling unit shall have no structural defect that presents an imminent danger to any occupant. B. If, upon inspection, the dwelling unit does not comply with the requirements of § 115-4A , the Code Enforcement Office shall issue a written notice to the owner or agent specifying the reasons for noncompliance. C. If on inspection the dwelling unit shall comply with the requirements of § 115-4A , the Code officer shall issue a permit designating the property and the name of the owner, agent and any tenant(s), and certifying as to such compliance. Such permit shall be valid for a period of 36 months from its date of issuance, or until the owner, agent or tenant of the dwelling unit for which the permit was issued shall change, whichever shall occur first. D. At the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer, the Code Enforcement Officer may issue a temporary occupancy permit which shall permit the subject dwelling unit to be occupied notwithstanding the failure of the dwelling unit to comply with the requirements of § 115-4A , provided that such deficiencies do not involve issues of fire safety, such as defective wiring or the absence of an operating smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector, or issues of adequate means of access and egress. Any such temporary occupancy permit shall not be valid for a period of longer than 30 days, and shall be revocable at the Code Enforcement Officer's discretion.
Under Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 § 115-4, the Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for inspecting dwelling units and determining whether they meet habitability standards — including working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, adequate egress, protection from the elements, functioning electrical service, hot and cold water, and heating, with no structural defects posing imminent danger. A passing inspection results in a compliance permit valid for 36 months or until ownership or tenancy changes, whichever comes first. If a unit fails inspection, the owner receives written notice of the deficiencies; in limited circumstances, a temporary occupancy permit of up to 30 days may be issued, but only when fire-safety and egress issues are not involved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 115-4, property owners and their agents in Montour Falls are generally expected to maintain dwelling units in a condition that satisfies all applicable Code requirements before and during tenancy — covering working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, adequate egress, electrical service, hot and cold water, heating, and structural integrity. When a unit passes inspection, the Code Enforcement Officer issues a compliance permit naming the owner, agent, and tenant(s); operators typically track the 36-month validity window and any change in ownership or tenancy that would trigger a new inspection cycle. If a written notice of noncompliance is issued under § 115-4B, addressing the cited deficiencies promptly is the standard practice for maintaining lawful occupancy status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 115-4 establishes that tenants in Montour Falls have an interest in occupying a dwelling unit that has been inspected and certified as habitable by the Code Enforcement Officer, covering essentials such as fire-safety devices, egress, utilities, and structural soundness. If a unit has not received a valid compliance permit, or if a written noncompliance notice has been issued under § 115-4B, tenants may wish to contact the village's Code Enforcement Office to understand the status of their unit's certification. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available when habitability standards under § 115-4 are not being met.
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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