Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-17
Revocation of rental registry certificate
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A. Revocation. A rental registry certificate may be revoked by the Building Inspector by notification to the property owner in writing, upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (1) If the property owner is found to have made false statements or misrepresentations on the rental registry application or other information required by this chapter; (2) Upon a court determination that the owner failed to comply with any property maintenance, zoning, building, fire or other applicable state, county or Village codes relating to the rental property; (3) Failing to correct deficiencies noted in an order to remedy, notice of dangerous condition or court appearance ticket; (4) The recipient of a provisional rental registry certificate fails to correct the deficiencies/violations prior to the 180-day expiration date; and (5) Failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter or other relevant Village of Ossining laws. B. Notice of the revocation of the rental registry certificate shall be served upon the property owner personally or by certified mail, certified receipt requested. Additionally, a copy of the notice of revocation shall be posted on the outside of the rental property at all entrances/exits. Revocation of the rental registry certificate shall be effective 14 days after service of the notice. C. When a rental registry certificate has been revoked or when an application for a rental registry certificate, renewal certificate or transfer of certificate has been denied, it shall be unlawful for the property owner to rent or lease the dwelling units until the rental registry certificate has been issued, reissued, transferred or reinstated.
Section 205-17 of Ossining's Code of Ordinances establishes the conditions under which the Building Inspector may revoke a property owner's rental registry certificate, including submitting false information, failing to correct cited deficiencies, or violating applicable codes. Revocation is carried out through written notice served personally or by certified mail, with a copy posted at all entrances and exits of the rental property, and takes effect 14 days after service. Once a certificate is revoked—or an application is denied—it becomes unlawful to rent or lease any dwelling unit on the property until a valid certificate is issued, reissued, transferred, or reinstated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 205-17, compliant operators in Ossining maintain accurate and truthful rental registry applications, promptly address any deficiencies identified in orders to remedy or notices of dangerous condition, and resolve violations within the timeframes set by the Village—including the 180-day window for provisional certificates. If a revocation notice is issued, operators generally have 14 days before it takes effect, during which addressing the underlying issues with the Building Inspector may be relevant. Renting or leasing any dwelling unit after a certificate has been revoked or an application denied is expressly prohibited under this section until the certificate is properly reinstated or reissued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 205-17 protects tenants by ensuring that rental properties in Ossining are operated under a valid rental registry certificate, and it makes it unlawful for a landlord to rent or lease a unit after that certificate has been revoked or an application denied. If a revocation notice has been posted at the entrances or exits of a building, that posting is a public signal that the property's registration status may be in question. Tenants who believe their landlord is renting a unit without a valid certificate may consider contacting the Ossining Building Inspector's office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for information about available options under this chapter.
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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