Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 227 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 227-6
Inspections
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A. Inspections of rental units shall be conducted on an annual basis to determine compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and General Code of the Village of Massena. B. All inspections finding substandard conditions will be subject to the procedures set forth for violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and General Code of the Village of Massena. The landlord shall correct any and all deficiencies found in said inspection within 30 days. Any deficiencies deemed as life safety deficiencies shall be corrected immediately. The landlord shall be responsible for notifying the Code Enforcement Official or Building Safety Inspector when deficiencies are corrected for a follow-up inspection. C. Inspections shall be conducted and violations shall be compiled and issued by the Code Enforcement Official or Building Safety Inspector. D. The Code Enforcement Office or Building Safety Inspector shall be responsible for arranging for the inspection of rental units with three or more dwelling units and for initiating any other appropriate action under this article. The inspections will be conducted during normal business hours as defined by the Code Enforcement Office. E. Failure to have a current rental certificate will result in revocation of the certificate of occupancy until an inspection is conducted and a current rental certificate is issued. In the event the certificate of occupancy is revoked, all occupants must be vacated. The notice to vacate the unit and any expenses resulting from that eviction are the sole responsibility of the owner. The Village will not issue eviction notices, nor assume any responsibility for relocation or displacement expenses when that eviction is a result of the owner's noncompliance with this article.
Under Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 227 § 227-6, rental units in the Village of Massena are subject to annual inspections to verify compliance with state and local fire prevention, building, and property maintenance codes. When deficiencies are found, landlords generally have 30 days to correct them, though life-safety issues must be addressed immediately. If a property lacks a current rental certificate, its certificate of occupancy can be revoked, requiring all occupants to vacate — and the costs and logistics of that process fall entirely on the property owner, not the Village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Massena should be prepared for annual inspections by the Code Enforcement Official or Building Safety Inspector under § 227-6, ensuring units meet the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and local Village code. Compliant operators typically address any cited deficiencies within the 30-day correction window — or immediately for life-safety issues — and proactively notify the Code Enforcement Office when corrections are complete so a follow-up inspection can be scheduled. Allowing a rental certificate to lapse carries serious consequences under § 227-6, including potential certificate-of-occupancy revocation and full financial responsibility for any resulting displacement of occupants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 227-6 of the Massena Village Code, tenants in rental units have the backdrop of annual inspections designed to ensure their homes meet state and local safety and maintenance standards. If a certificate of occupancy is revoked due to an owner's noncompliance, occupants may be required to vacate, and the provision places the burden of notice and relocation costs squarely on the property owner rather than the Village. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed safety deficiencies may consider contacting the Massena Code Enforcement Office directly, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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