Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-7
Provisional certificate
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The Building Inspector may issue a provisional certificate to the property owner of an existing rental property who has submitted an application, paid the certificate fee and had an inspection by Code Enforcement personnel that resulted in a written order to correct violations/deficiencies. A provisional certificate authorizes the continued occupancy of the rental property as long as the violations/deficiencies are not hazardous to the occupant(s) and the building is not over-occupied or illegally occupied. A provisional certificate is valid for up to 180 days.
Under Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-7, the Building Inspector has the authority to issue a provisional certificate that allows an existing rental property to remain occupied while outstanding code violations or deficiencies are being corrected. This temporary authorization is contingent on the violations not posing a hazard to occupants and the property not being over-occupied or illegally occupied. A provisional certificate carries a maximum validity period of 180 days from issuance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to ch. 205 § 205-7 who receive a written correction order following a Code Enforcement inspection can apply for a provisional certificate to keep their rental units occupied during the remediation period. A compliant operator submits the required application, pays the certificate fee, and ensures that any outstanding violations do not rise to the level of hazardous conditions and that the property is neither over-occupied nor illegally occupied. Because the provisional certificate expires within 180 days, operators generally track the correction timeline carefully to bring the property into full compliance before that window closes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 205 § 205-7, tenants living in a rental property that has received a correction order may be protected from displacement if the Building Inspector issues a provisional certificate authorizing continued occupancy, provided the violations are not hazardous and the unit is not over- or illegally occupied. Tenants who are uncertain whether a provisional certificate is in place, or who believe conditions in their unit may be hazardous, can contact the Ossining Code Enforcement office to inquire about the property's certification status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what protections may apply during the 180-day provisional period.
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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