Morrisville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 143-5
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No owner shall allow any person to occupy a rental dwelling or dwelling unit unless it complies with the provisions of this article. All rental property shall be subject to inspection at any time as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer. Any refusal to allow an inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer shall constitute a violation of this article, and shall be grounds for the immediate revocation of any certificate of occupancy for the premises to which such access was denied.
Section 143-5 of Morrisville's Code of Ordinances establishes that rental dwellings must meet the article's standards before any occupant may move in. All rental properties are open to inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer at any time. If an inspection is refused, that refusal itself constitutes a violation and can trigger the immediate revocation of the property's certificate of occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 143-5, compliant operators ensure that every rental unit satisfies the article's requirements before a tenant takes occupancy. They also maintain a practice of cooperating with the Code Enforcement Officer whenever an inspection is requested, since refusal is independently treated as a violation. Operators should be aware that a denied inspection can result in the immediate loss of the certificate of occupancy for the affected premises, which would prevent lawful occupancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 143-5 gives tenants a basis to understand that their unit is supposed to meet local code standards before they move in, and that the property remains subject to ongoing inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer. If a landlord's refusal to allow an inspection results in revocation of the certificate of occupancy, that outcome may be relevant to a tenant's housing situation. Tenants who have concerns about code compliance or inspection access can contact the Morrisville Code Enforcement Office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available options.
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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