Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-12
Approval to occupy
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No such rental property or residential rental unit(s) previously ordered to be vacated shall be used again for human occupation until written approval and a residential rental unit occupancy permit is secured from the Code Enforcement Officer.
Under Owego Village Code of Ordinances ch. 162 § 162-12, any rental property or residential rental unit that has been officially ordered vacated cannot legally be reoccupied by residents until the property owner obtains written approval and a valid occupancy permit from the Code Enforcement Officer. This rule creates a formal re-entry gate between a vacate order and resumed habitation. The requirement applies regardless of how much time has passed or what repairs may have been made.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 162-12, a compliant operator does not allow tenants to move back into — or remain in — any unit that was subject to a vacate order until written approval and a residential rental unit occupancy permit have been issued by the Code Enforcement Officer. Operators generally document all communications with the Code Enforcement Officer and retain copies of the issued permit before any re-occupancy occurs. Keeping a clear paper trail of the approval process helps demonstrate compliance with ch. 162 § 162-12 if questions arise later.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-12 of the Owego Village Code of Ordinances establishes that a landlord must secure written approval and an occupancy permit from the Code Enforcement Officer before a previously vacated unit can lawfully be reoccupied. If a landlord attempts to have tenants move into a unit that was under a vacate order without that permit in place, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe a unit has been reoccupied without proper authorization can contact the Owego Village Code Enforcement Officer directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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