Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162A-6
Certificates of compliance
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A. When, after final inspection, it is found that a rental property substantially conforms to the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Town of Greece Zoning Ordinances, Building Construction, Fire Prevention and Energy Code, Property Maintenance Law, and any other applicable provisions of the Town of Greece Code, the Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of compliance upon the form provided by his/her office. B. In the event that it is found that a rental property does not substantially conform to the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Town of Greece Zoning Ordinances, Building Construction, Fire Prevention and Energy Code, Property Maintenance Law, and any other applicable provisions of the Town of Greece Code, the Building Inspector shall refuse to issue a certificate of compliance and shall require that the rental property substantially conform with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. C. A certificate of compliance issued pursuant to this chapter shall remain valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance, unless sooner terminated pursuant to this chapter. The owner shall apply for and obtain a new rental property permit within 90 days prior to the expiration of a valid certificate of compliance. D. Whenever violations of an applicable law, code, ordinance or regulation are discovered, and those violations affect the property's substantial compliance with such law, code, ordinance or regulation, an existing certificate of compliance may, at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer, be declared null and void. If such declaration is made, the Code Enforcement Officer may order occupants of the building to vacate the building through notification to the owner(s) and the occupants of the property, in writing, unless an emergency exists, in which case an immediate order to vacate may be issued. E. Appeals. (1) If the Building Inspector denies or revokes a rental properties permit or certificate of compliance under this chapter, he or she shall notify the applicant in writing. Such notice shall include or be accompanied by a statement reciting the ground or grounds for the denial or revocation. (2) An applicant may appeal from such denial or revocation by filing a written request for an appeal hearing before the Town Board of Zoning Appeals. Such request shall be filed with the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk shall give the appealing party at least five days' written notice of the time and place of the appeal hearing. (3) At the appeal hearing, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall give the appealing party an opportunity to be heard. In all cases, the burden of proof to show that the determination of the Building Inspector was arbitrary, capricious or in excess of this authority shall be upon the appealing party. The decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals on such appeal shall be final and conclusive.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-6 establishes the process by which rental properties in the Town of Greece receive, maintain, and potentially lose a certificate of compliance. A certificate is issued after a final inspection confirms the property substantially meets state and local fire, building, zoning, and property maintenance codes, and it remains valid for three years unless revoked. If violations are later discovered that undermine substantial compliance, the Code Enforcement Officer has discretion to void the certificate and, if necessary, order occupants to vacate. Property owners who receive a denial or revocation may appeal to the Town Board of Zoning Appeals, where the burden of proof rests on the appealing party.
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Under Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-6, compliant rental property operators generally ensure their properties meet all applicable state and local codes before requesting a final inspection, since the Building Inspector will only issue a certificate of compliance upon finding substantial conformance. Because the certificate expires after three years, operators typically track expiration dates and submit a new rental property permit application within the 90-day window before expiration. Operators also generally maintain ongoing code compliance after issuance, since the Code Enforcement Officer may void an existing certificate if new violations are discovered, and may order a building vacated if the situation warrants it.
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Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-6 provides tenants with an indirect but meaningful protection: a rental property is only supposed to be lawfully operated under a valid certificate of compliance, meaning the property must substantially meet fire, building, zoning, and property maintenance standards. If a certificate is voided due to discovered violations, the Code Enforcement Officer has authority to notify occupants in writing—or immediately in an emergency—that they must vacate, which signals the seriousness of the underlying conditions. Tenants who have concerns about whether their rental property holds a valid certificate of compliance may consider contacting the Town of Greece Code Enforcement office directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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.
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