Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 261 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 261-7
Duration of certificate
Operative Text
The certificate of occupancy shall be for a duration no longer than that time period that the new tenants shall occupy the premises. Prior to occupation by a new tenant, an additional certificate of occupancy shall be required.
Under Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 261 § 261-7, a certificate of occupancy issued for a rental unit is tied to a specific tenancy and expires when that tenancy ends. Each time a new tenant is set to move in, a fresh certificate of occupancy must be obtained before the new occupant takes possession. The certificate does not carry over from one tenant to the next.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 261 § 261-7, compliant rental operators in Valatie treat each change in tenancy as a trigger for a new certificate of occupancy application. Property managers generally ensure the certificate is secured and in hand before a new tenant moves in, rather than relying on a certificate issued for a prior occupant. Maintaining a record of each certificate and its associated tenancy helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 261-7 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances establishes that a valid certificate of occupancy must be in place specifically for your tenancy before you occupy the unit. If a landlord has not obtained a new certificate prior to a new tenant's move-in, that may constitute a code violation that tenants can raise with the Village of Valatie or its code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help explain what options may be available when this requirement has not been met.
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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