Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-170
Expiration of the certificate
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Certificates of use shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance, unless the certificate is suspended or revoked pursuant to this article. The date of expiration shall be printed on the certificate.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-170, a certificate of use issued for a rental property remains valid for two years from the date it was issued, unless it is suspended or revoked earlier under the same article. The expiration date must appear printed directly on the certificate itself. Once the two-year period ends, the certificate is no longer valid and renewal would be required to maintain compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-170 establishes a two-year validity window for certificates of use, so compliant operators typically track the printed expiration date on each certificate and initiate renewal before that date arrives. Maintaining an up-to-date certificate is a standard part of ongoing property management in Syracuse, since operating without a valid certificate can expose a property to regulatory action. Operators generally keep records of issuance dates across all units or properties to avoid inadvertent lapses.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-170, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their rental property holds a current, valid certificate of use, since the certificate is only good for two years from issuance and must display its expiration date. If a tenant has reason to believe a certificate has expired or been revoked, they may consider contacting the relevant Syracuse municipal code enforcement office to inquire about the property's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations in the Syracuse area can also help residents understand what options may be available when a property's certificate status is in question.
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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