Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-14
Unlawful actions
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully deny or unduly delay entry or access to Code Enforcement personnel with a search warrant authorizing inspection of said premises, to willfully deny or interfere with the inspection authorized by the warrant, or after receiving a copy of a warrant regarding the scheduling of an inspection, to willfully fail to schedule a reasonable date and time for the inspection as set forth in the warrant. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to an application to be found in contempt of court pursuant to Article 19 of the Judiciary Law and punishment as provided therein. B. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person, entity, corporation, broker or agent to list, advertise, repeatedly and/or knowingly show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf of the owner or authorized agent any rental property for which a current rental registry certificate has not been issued by the Village of Ossining Building Department. It shall be the person's, entity's, corporations' broker's or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid rental registry certificate before listing, advertising, repeatedly and/or knowingly showing or otherwise offering for lease, rent or sale any such rental property in the Village of Ossining.
Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-14 establishes two categories of unlawful conduct related to rental properties. First, it prohibits anyone from willfully blocking, delaying, or interfering with code enforcement inspections conducted under a valid search warrant, including failing to schedule an inspection as directed by the warrant — a violation that can result in a contempt-of-court proceeding under New York's Judiciary Law. Second, it prohibits listing, advertising, showing, or otherwise offering any rental property for lease, rent, or sale unless the Village of Ossining Building Department has issued a current rental registry certificate; brokers, agents, and other parties involved in marketing a property share the duty to verify that certificate exists before proceeding.
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Under § 205-14, property owners and their authorized agents are expected to cooperate fully with code enforcement personnel who arrive with a valid search warrant, including promptly scheduling inspections within the timeframe the warrant specifies. Operators who list or market rental units — whether directly or through brokers — are generally expected to confirm that a current rental registry certificate has been issued by the Village of Ossining Building Department before any listing, advertisement, or showing takes place. Maintaining an up-to-date certificate and keeping documentation of its validity on hand are practices consistent with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 205-14 of the Ossining Code reflects the Village's interest in ensuring rental units are properly registered and subject to inspection, which can bear on housing conditions that affect tenants. If a tenant believes a landlord is renting or advertising a unit without a valid rental registry certificate from the Village of Ossining Building Department, that concern can generally be raised with the Building Department or local code enforcement office. Tenants who want to understand how this provision intersects with their specific housing situation may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Westchester County housing law.
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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