Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 13A-5
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(a) No rental property as defined herein, shall be occupied by any tenant without compliance with the provisions herein and failure to comply shall constitute a violation of a certification of occupancy. (b) Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in § 1-7 of this Code in addition to any penalties that may apply under local, state or federal law or regulation.
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13A § 13A-5 establishes that rental properties covered by Chapter 13A must be in compliance with the chapter's requirements before a tenant may occupy them; failure to meet those requirements is treated as a violation of the certificate of occupancy. Any person who commits an offense against the chapter's provisions is subject to the penalties set out in § 1-7 of the Tuckahoe Code, and those penalties stack on top of any applicable local, state, or federal consequences. The provision applies broadly to anyone committing a covered offense, not just landlords.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 13A § 13A-5, compliant rental property operators ensure that every unit meets all Chapter 13A requirements before a tenant takes occupancy, because non-compliance is treated as a certificate-of-occupancy violation. Operators generally maintain documentation showing that applicable certifications are current and that no outstanding violations exist at the time of occupancy. Because penalties under § 1-7 of the Tuckahoe Code can be compounded by separate local, state, or federal consequences, property managers typically address any deficiencies before a tenancy begins rather than after.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 13A § 13A-5 provides that a rental unit must satisfy all Chapter 13A requirements before it is lawfully occupied, meaning a tenant living in a non-compliant unit may have grounds to raise a certificate-of-occupancy violation. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these requirements can document the conditions and contact the Village of Tuckahoe's code enforcement office to inquire about the unit's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing law can help explain how a § 13A-5 violation might be raised as a defense or pursued through available enforcement channels.
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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