Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-58
Certificate of compliance
Operative Text
Commencing with the third anniversary of the effective date of this Part 2 : A. It shall be unlawful to occupy or use any premises unless and until a certificate of compliance shall have been issued by the Housing Code Inspector certifying that such premises conforms to the housing standards, except that a temporary certificate may be issued upon a showing, to the satisfaction of the Housing Code Inspector, that remedial action is being taken to correct violations. B. A certificate of compliance shall be valid for three years from the date of issue, except a new certificate shall be required for every premises, improved or unimproved, if the use or occupancy is changed, a building or structure is altered, or vacant premises are reoccupied; a certificate may be revoked, by written notice thereof, if upon an inspection premises are found to be in violation of the housing standards.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-58, it is unlawful to occupy or use any premises without a valid certificate of compliance issued by the Housing Code Inspector confirming the property meets local housing standards. Certificates remain valid for three years, but a new certificate is required whenever the use or occupancy changes, a structure is altered, or a vacant property is reoccupied. A temporary certificate may be granted while violations are actively being corrected, and an existing certificate can be revoked if an inspection reveals the premises no longer meets housing standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 182-58, compliant property operators ensure that a current certificate of compliance issued by the Housing Code Inspector is in place before any premises is occupied or used. Operators generally track the three-year validity window and initiate re-inspection ahead of expiration, and they obtain a new certificate whenever a change of use, structural alteration, or reoccupancy of a vacant unit occurs. When violations are identified, pursuing remedial action promptly can support eligibility for a temporary certificate while corrections are underway, helping to avoid an unlawful-occupancy situation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 182-58 of Auburn's Code of Ordinances establishes that a premises may not lawfully be occupied without a certificate of compliance confirming it meets housing standards — a protection that runs in tenants' favor. If a tenant has reason to believe no valid certificate exists, or that a certificate was revoked following an inspection, that may constitute a housing code issue worth raising with the Auburn Housing Code Inspector. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how the absence of a required certificate under § 182-58 might factor into their situation.
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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