Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-13
Contents
Operative Text
A rental certificate shall state the identity of the owner; the address of the premises and owners; the identity of the unit by number or other suitable means; the identity of the existing or proposed tenants; the date of inspection; the finding of the inspector concerning the habitability of the premises, and signature of the inspector.
Section 210-13 of Schenectady's Code of Ordinances specifies what information must appear on a rental certificate issued for a rental unit. The certificate must include identifying details about the owner, the property address, the specific unit, the tenants, the inspection date, the inspector's habitability findings, and the inspector's signature. This provision ensures that each rental certificate serves as a standardized, verifiable record of a unit's inspected condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 210-13, compliant operators ensure that every rental certificate on file contains all required elements: owner identity, property and owner addresses, unit identification, tenant identity, inspection date, habitability findings, and the inspector's signature. Keeping complete and accurate certificates helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with Schenectady's rental inspection program. Property managers typically review issued certificates promptly to confirm no required field has been omitted before the document is finalized.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 210-13 establishes that a rental certificate must document the inspector's habitability findings alongside other key details about the unit and its occupants. Tenants can request to review the rental certificate for their unit to confirm that an inspection was conducted and that habitability findings were recorded. If a certificate appears incomplete or a tenant has concerns about the inspection process, tenant-rights organizations or the City of Schenectady's relevant code enforcement office can be consulted for guidance on next steps.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 7, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.