Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-7
Certificate of compliance
Operative Text
The Code Enforcement Officer shall not issue a certificate of compliance to any rental unit as described in § 748-6 that is in violation of any applicable City and state code.
Section 748-7 of Canandaigua's Code of Ordinances establishes that a certificate of compliance cannot be issued for a rental unit if that unit is in violation of any applicable City or state code. This rule ties the issuance of the compliance certificate directly to the unit meeting all relevant code standards. The Code Enforcement Officer is the official responsible for making this determination before any certificate is granted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 748-7, a certificate of compliance will not be issued for a rental unit that has any outstanding City or state code violations. Compliant operators generally ensure that all conditions identified during inspections are corrected before seeking certification, since the Code Enforcement Officer is required to withhold the certificate until the unit meets applicable standards. Keeping units in continuous code compliance helps avoid delays in obtaining or renewing the certificate required under Chapter 748.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-7 gives tenants a basis for understanding whether their rental unit has been properly certified — a certificate of compliance cannot be issued if the unit has unresolved City or state code violations. Tenants who believe their unit has code deficiencies may inquire with the Canandaigua Code Enforcement Office about the unit's compliance status or certificate history. Local tenant-rights organizations can help tenants understand what options may be available when a unit appears to be operating without a valid certificate of compliance.
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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