Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-32
Transition rules
Operative Text
A. Only in the event that the rules herein are inconsistent with the remainder of this chapter, the rules in this section shall prevail. None of the rules in this section shall be extended beyond the transition period except by resolution of the Board of Trustees. B. Owners of rental buildings or structures existing on the date of adoption of this chapter or existing hereafter must register within one year from the effective date of this chapter in accordance with § 96-21 . Upon receipt of a completed registration form, the Code Enforcement Officer will review the form and, if, on this basis the premises appear to be substantially in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, shall issue a temporary rental permit. C. The temporary rental permit shall be effective until the first of the following has occurred: (1) One year shall have elapsed from the date of issuance of the temporary rental permit; (2) The Code Enforcement Officer has inspected the rental building or structure and has issued a rental permit as a result of such inspection; (3) The Code Enforcement Officer has inspected the premises and has served upon the owner a written denial, setting forth the bases therefor; or (4) The Village has revoked the temporary rental permit for cause pursuant to § 96-17 . D. No holder of a temporary rental permit shall be liable for failure to register in accordance with § 96-21 until one year from the effective date of this chapter. E. No owner shall be liable for renting premises in violation of this chapter under the terms of a written lease that was in effect at the date of enactment, provided that the lease and the occupancy complied with applicable law in existence prior to such date. This exception shall not apply to renewals of existing leases.
Section 96-32 of Geneseo's rental code establishes transition rules that govern how existing rental property owners move into compliance with the new chapter. Owners of rental buildings that existed when the chapter was adopted have up to one year from the effective date to register under § 96-21, and upon submitting a completed registration form they may receive a temporary rental permit while a full inspection is arranged. That temporary permit remains valid until it expires after one year, a formal rental permit is issued or denied following inspection, or it is revoked for cause under § 96-17. Owners operating under a written lease that was already in effect at enactment are not liable for violations of the new chapter as long as that lease and the occupancy complied with prior law, though this protection does not extend to lease renewals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 96-32, property owners with rental buildings in existence at the time the chapter was adopted should register with the Code Enforcement Officer within one year of the chapter's effective date to obtain a temporary rental permit and avoid registration-related liability during the transition period. Compliant operators typically submit a complete registration form under § 96-21, cooperate with any subsequent inspection, and track the expiration of their temporary permit to ensure a full rental permit is obtained before the transition period closes. Owners relying on the lease-in-effect exception should note that § 96-32(E) limits that protection to the original lease term and does not carry over to renewals.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-32 means that during the transition period, a landlord operating under a temporary rental permit is still subject to the broader requirements of the rental code once that permit expires or a formal inspection occurs. Tenants can check with the Village's Code Enforcement Officer to learn whether a rental building holds a valid temporary or permanent rental permit, and whether any written denial has been issued against the property. If a landlord attempts to rely on the lease-exception in § 96-32(E) for a renewed lease, that protection does not apply, and tenants may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to understand what options may be available.
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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