Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-7
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A certificate of rental safety issued by the Building Inspector shall state that, as of the date of inspection, the RRAU and the building housing the same are not in violation of any state or local codes, ordinances and/or local laws applicable to RRAU and buildings. In addition thereto, each certificate of rental safety shall state the name of the owner, address of the premises, identity of the unit by number or other suitable means and shall state the number of people permitted to occupy said unit, which number shall be arrived at by applying the provisions of the housing or building code.
Under Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 § 181-7, a certificate of rental safety is a formal document issued by the Building Inspector confirming that, at the time of inspection, a rental residential accommodation unit (RRAU) and its building meet applicable state and local codes and ordinances. The certificate must also include specific identifying information: the owner's name, the property address, the unit's identity, and the maximum number of occupants permitted under the applicable housing or building code. This provision establishes both the legal declaration the certificate makes and the minimum informational content it must contain.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental units in Ellenville subject to ch. 181 § 181-7 generally ensure that their properties are free of state and local code violations before seeking a certificate of rental safety from the Building Inspector. Compliant operators maintain accurate records of ownership, unit identification, and occupancy limits as calculated under the applicable housing or building code, since all of this information must appear on the certificate. Keeping the property in continuous code compliance helps ensure that the certificate accurately reflects conditions as of the inspection date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 § 181-7, tenants have an interest in knowing that a valid certificate of rental safety exists for their unit, since it represents the Building Inspector's confirmation that the unit and building met code requirements at the time of inspection. The certificate also establishes the legally permitted occupancy limit for the unit, which is a detail tenants may wish to review. Tenants who have questions about whether a certificate has been issued, or about the occupancy limit listed on it, may contact the Ellenville Building Inspector's office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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