Morrisville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 143-1
Certificate of compliance required
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To rent any property or part of it as a residence or dwelling, the owner must first obtain a certificate of compliance issued by the Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Morrisville. This will include the submission of a list of the proposed number of tenants, which must be updated as tenancies change or are terminated, and a diagram showing the exterior and interior dimensions of the building that is acceptable to the Village Code Enforcement Officer. The application for a certificate of compliance and associated diagrams shall be submitted to the Village Code Enforcement Officer, along with an application fee, the amount of which shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
Under Morrisville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 § 143-1, any property owner who wishes to rent a residence or dwelling—or any portion of one—must first secure a certificate of compliance from the Village of Morrisville's Code Enforcement Officer before renting begins. The application requires a diagram showing the building's exterior and interior dimensions, a list of the proposed number of tenants, and payment of a fee set by the Board of Trustees. The tenant list must be kept current, meaning owners are required to update it whenever a tenancy changes or ends.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental property in Morrisville should be aware that § 143-1 requires a certificate of compliance to be in hand before any residential unit is rented. A compliant operator submits the required building diagram, proposed tenant count, and application fee to the Village Code Enforcement Officer prior to placing a tenant, and then keeps the tenant list updated with each change or termination of tenancy. The application fee is not fixed in the ordinance itself but is set periodically by Board of Trustees resolution, so operators typically confirm the current fee amount with the Village before submitting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 143-1 of Morrisville's Code of Ordinances establishes that a landlord must hold a valid certificate of compliance—issued by the Village Code Enforcement Officer—before legally renting a residence or any part of one. Tenants who have reason to believe their landlord has not obtained this certificate may wish to contact the Village of Morrisville's Code Enforcement Office to inquire about the property's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without the required certificate.
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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