Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-24
Procedure for inspections
Operative Text
A. At least 30 days prior to initial occupancy, or 30 days prior to the expiration date of a current permit, whichever is applicable, the owner or agent of a rental property shall apply to the Code Enforcement Office for inspection of the structure and all units therein. The owner of the property shall be required to sign and return the application along with the applicable fee, which will include the information required by § 96-21 of this chapter. B. The Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect the property subject to the requirements set forth in § 96-27 . If the property is in compliance with this chapter, the permit will be issued.
Section 96-24 of Geneseo's rental property code establishes a two-step inspection procedure for rental properties. Property owners or their agents must submit an application—including the information required by § 96-21 and the applicable fee—to the Code Enforcement Office at least 30 days before a new tenant moves in or before an existing permit expires. Once the application is received, the Code Enforcement Officer inspects the property under the standards in § 96-27, and if the property meets all requirements, a permit is issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 96-24, compliant rental property operators in Geneseo track their permit expiration dates and submit renewal applications to the Code Enforcement Office no later than 30 days before expiration—or 30 days before any initial occupancy. The property owner (not just an agent) must personally sign the application, include all information required by § 96-21, and pay the applicable fee at the time of submission. Operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that satisfies the inspection standards outlined in § 96-27 so that a permit can be issued without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-24 requires that rental units in Geneseo be inspected and permitted before initial occupancy and on a recurring basis tied to permit renewal cycles, which means tenants have a basis to expect that their unit has been reviewed by the Code Enforcement Officer under the standards of § 96-27. If a tenant has reason to believe a landlord has not obtained the required permit or inspection, they may contact the Geneseo Code Enforcement Office to inquire about a property's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with the inspection and permitting requirements of § 96-24.
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 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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