Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-8
Promotion of fair housing goals
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Every owner required to obtain a certificate of occupancy or residential occupancy permit as detailed in Chapter 231 of this Code shall also complete a certification before said certificate of occupancy may be issued acknowledging that the owner is fully aware of the Fair Housing Ordinance and Omnibus Human Rights Law for the City of Albany and has received a copy of said ordinances. The Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance shall ensure that such owners receive a copy of the Fair Housing Ordinance.
Albany Code § 187-8 establishes a procedural requirement tied to the issuance of certificates of occupancy and residential occupancy permits. Before such a certificate or permit can be issued, the property owner must sign a certification confirming awareness of Albany's Fair Housing Ordinance and Omnibus Human Rights Law and acknowledgment of having received copies of those ordinances. The Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance is responsible for distributing those documents to owners as part of the process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany Code § 187-8, operators seeking a certificate of occupancy or residential occupancy permit in Albany must complete a signed certification as part of the application process. Compliant owners typically obtain and review the Fair Housing Ordinance and Omnibus Human Rights Law materials provided by the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance before signing. Failure to complete this certification step would prevent the certificate or permit from being issued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany Code § 187-8 is designed to ensure that property owners are formally informed of fair housing protections before they receive occupancy authorization. If a tenant believes an owner obtained a certificate of occupancy without completing this certification, that concern can be raised with the Albany Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can also help residents understand how this provision connects to broader fair housing protections under local law.
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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