Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44A-5
Rental permit requirements
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A. No rental unit may be occupied without a valid rental permit. No rental permit shall be issued until the housing unit has been inspected by the Housing Official to determine that the requirements of this chapter have been met. B. A rental permit shall be valid for a period of one year from the date it is issued. C. If the unit passes inspection, the rental permit shall be issued within five business days of the date of inspection. It the unit does not pass inspection, a permit will not be issued and a notice of violations and work description shall be issued within 10 business days of the date of the inspection. D. The fee for a rental permit shall be as established by the Mayor and the Board of Trustees, by resolution, from time to time. In the event that an additional inspection is necessitated by the failure of a property to pass the annual inspection, a fee for each such inspection shall be paid in such amount as shall be established by the Mayor and the Board of Trustees, by resolution, from time to time, before a rental permit shall be issued.
Under Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44A § 44A-5, no rental unit may be legally occupied unless the property holds a valid rental permit, which must be renewed annually. Before a permit is issued, a Housing Official must inspect the unit to confirm it meets the chapter's requirements. If a unit passes inspection, the permit is issued within five business days; if it fails, the owner receives a notice of violations and a work description within ten business days. Permit and re-inspection fees are set periodically by the Mayor and Board of Trustees by resolution.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 44A § 44A-5, compliant rental property operators in Malone ensure that every rental unit holds a current, valid permit before any tenant occupancy begins. Operators typically schedule inspections proactively ahead of the annual expiration date, address any cited violations promptly, and pay all required re-inspection fees before a new permit is issued. Staying current with fee schedules set by the Mayor and Board of Trustees by resolution is also part of routine compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 44A-5 of Malone's Code of Ordinances establishes that a tenant has the right to occupy only a unit that holds a valid, inspected rental permit — meaning the unit has been reviewed by the Housing Official and found to meet local housing standards. If a tenant has reason to believe a unit is being rented without a valid permit, general enforcement paths include contacting the Malone Housing Official or relevant municipal office to inquire about the unit's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can also help explain what options may be available when a unit appears to be out of compliance with ch. 44A § 44A-5.
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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