White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-8
Provisional license
Operative Text
The Commissioner may issue a provisional license to the owner of an existing rental property who has submitted an application, paid the license fee and had an inspection by the Department of Building that resulted in written orders to correct violations/deficiencies. A provisional license authorizes the continued occupancy of the rental dwelling unit (s) as long as the violations/deficiencies are not hazardous to the occupant(s) and the building is not over- occupied or illegally occupied. A provisional license is valid for up to 180 days.
Under White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-8, the Commissioner has authority to issue a provisional license allowing tenants to remain in a rental dwelling even when the property has outstanding code violations, provided those violations are not hazardous and the unit is neither over-occupied nor illegally occupied. This temporary license can be granted once an owner has applied, paid the required fee, and received a Department of Building inspection that produced written correction orders. The provisional license remains valid for up to 180 days, giving the owner a defined window to address the identified deficiencies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-8 establishes a pathway for property owners to maintain lawful occupancy while working through required repairs. Compliant operators typically submit a complete application, pay the applicable license fee, and cooperate with the Department of Building inspection process before violations escalate. Because the provisional license lasts no more than 180 days, operators generally track correction deadlines carefully and document progress on all written orders to avoid a lapse in licensure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-8 provides that tenants may continue to occupy a rental unit under a provisional license only when the outstanding violations are not hazardous and the unit is not over- or illegally occupied. Tenants who believe conditions in their unit cross into hazardous territory, or who are concerned that a provisional license has expired without resolution, may contact the White Plains Department of Building to inquire about the status of any open orders. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with White Plains housing code can also help residents understand what options may be available when violations remain unresolved.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 1, 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.