Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-5
Inspection procedures
Operative Text
An inspection pursuant to § 248-4 shall be made and either a certificate of occupancy or a notice of violation shall be issued, as aforesaid, within five days from the date of application. If said inspection is not accomplished in said five-day period, the dwelling may be occupied by the tenant, but subject to the right of the village to cause said dwelling to be inspected and, if a violation is found, to cause said premises to be vacated or the violation remedied to the satisfaction of the Inspector within 10 days from the date of notice thereof.
Under Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 § 248-5, when a rental dwelling inspection is requested, the village must complete the inspection and issue either a certificate of occupancy or a notice of violation within five days of the application. If that five-day window passes without an inspection, the dwelling may still be occupied, but the village retains the authority to inspect at a later time. Should a violation be discovered during any subsequent inspection, the village can require the premises to be vacated or the violation corrected to the Inspector's satisfaction within 10 days of receiving notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 248-5, a compliant operator submits an inspection application and tracks the five-day window carefully, since the village is obligated to act within that period. If the inspection does not occur within five days, operators generally understand that occupancy may proceed, but the village's right to inspect does not expire. When a notice of violation is issued following any inspection, operators typically address the identified conditions within the 10-day remediation period to avoid a vacate order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 248-5 of the Canton Village Code gives tenants a clear timeline to watch: if the village has not completed an inspection within five days of the application, a tenant is permitted to occupy the dwelling. However, that occupancy is conditional — the village may still inspect later, and if a violation is found, a tenant could be required to vacate or wait while repairs are made within 10 days of notice. Tenants who receive a notice of violation or a vacate order may wish to review the specific findings with a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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