Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-7
Fees
Operative Text
A. The fee for a residential occupancy permit as set forth in §§ 215-5 and 215-6 shall be $40 for each unit. This fee shall be paid in full prior to the inspection. B. Failure of an owner or agent to appear within 30 minutes of a scheduled inspection ("no show") shall result in a fee of $25 per unit scheduled for inspection. C. Cancellation of a scheduled inspection less than 24 hours before that scheduled inspection ("late cancellation") shall result in a fee of $25 per unit scheduled for inspection. D. Should a unit fail inspection, the initial reinspection shall be free of charge; however, each subsequent reinspection thereafter until that unit passes shall result in a reinspection fee of $25 per unit being reinspected.Under Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-7, the city charges a $40 fee per unit for a residential occupancy permit, which must be paid before the inspection takes place. If an owner or agent fails to appear within 30 minutes of a scheduled inspection or cancels with less than 24 hours' notice, a $25 fee per scheduled unit applies. When a unit fails inspection, the first reinspection is free, but any additional reinspections required before the unit passes each carry a $25 per-unit fee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 215-7, compliant operators pay the $40 per-unit occupancy permit fee in full before the scheduled inspection date. To avoid the $25 per-unit no-show or late-cancellation fees, operators generally ensure either they or an authorized agent are present within 30 minutes of the scheduled time and provide at least 24 hours' notice if rescheduling is necessary. If a unit fails inspection, operators typically address deficiencies promptly to take advantage of the one free reinspection and avoid accumulating additional $25 per-unit reinspection fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-7 establishes the fee structure that governs the residential occupancy permit process in Cohoes, which is the mechanism the city uses to verify that rental units meet habitability and safety standards before occupancy. Tenants benefit indirectly from this process, as it creates a formal checkpoint for unit conditions. If a tenant has concerns about whether a required permit inspection was properly conducted or fees were handled appropriately, they may contact the Cohoes city offices, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or review the full ordinance under ch. 215 for further context.
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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