Canisteo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 87-7
Certificate of occupancy
Operative Text
A. A rental property may not be occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. The following are the conditions precedent to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy: (1) The rental property must be duly registered with the Village of Canisteo as provided for in Chapter 87 , Article I . (2) The owner of the rental property must furnish a certificate of insurance to the Village of Canisteo which evidences that the subject property is insured against property damage claims as well as general liability claims. The certificate of insurance shall contain a provision that coverage(s) afforded under the policy(ies) will not be canceled unless at least a thirty-day prior written notice has been given to the insured with a copy of such notice given to the Village of Canisteo. If, during the term of the certificate of occupancy, said insurance is canceled or not renewed, then the certificate of occupancy for said property shall be deemed null and void for the purposes of this article. (3) A property inspection must be performed, compliant with all state and local laws, rules and regulations, and the inspection report must be filed with the Village Clerk. (4) All applicable fees relative to the property inspection must be paid to the Village of Canisteo. B. Upon receipt, the certificate of occupancy must be displayed conspicuously at all times at the rental property.
Under Canisteo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 § 87-7, no rental property in the Village of Canisteo may be occupied unless a valid certificate of occupancy is in place. Before that certificate can be issued, the property must be registered with the Village, the owner must provide proof of insurance covering property damage and general liability (with a 30-day cancellation-notice requirement running to the Village), a compliant property inspection must be completed and filed with the Village Clerk, and all related inspection fees must be paid. Once issued, the certificate must be displayed conspicuously at the rental property at all times, and if the required insurance lapses or is canceled, the certificate automatically becomes void.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Canisteo should be aware that § 87-7 establishes several prerequisites before a certificate of occupancy can be issued or remain valid. Compliant operators generally keep their property registered under Chapter 87, Article I; maintain an active insurance policy covering property damage and general liability with a provision for 30-day written cancellation notice to both the insured and the Village; ensure a passing inspection report is on file with the Village Clerk; pay all applicable inspection fees; and post the certificate of occupancy in a conspicuous location at the property. Because a lapse or cancellation of the required insurance automatically voids the certificate of occupancy under § 87-7, operators typically monitor policy renewal dates closely.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 87-7 of the Canisteo Code of Ordinances, tenants have an interest in knowing that their rental unit is legally required to hold a valid, conspicuously displayed certificate of occupancy before it can be occupied. If a certificate is absent, has lapsed due to an insurance cancellation, or is not posted as required, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit lacks a valid certificate of occupancy may consider contacting the Village of Canisteo directly, reviewing records with the Village Clerk, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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