Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-11
Inspection results; notice of violation
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A. No code violations. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that no code violations exist during the inspection, a certificate of compliance will be issued. This certificate must be prominently displayed on the premises and will remain valid as long as the rental property or rental unit complies with the Code and until the next required inspection under the program. Failure to display the certificate of compliance constitutes a violation and shall subject the owner to penalties outlined in this chapter. B. Code violations. If code violations are identified during the inspection, the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a notice of violation requiring correction of any conditions or activities on or about the rental property or rental unit be in violation of the Code. The Code Enforcement Officer will issue a notice of violation, which shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Be dated and signed by the Code Enforcement Officer; (3) Describe the specific condition or activity violating the Code; (4) Cite the specific Code provision(s) being violated; (5) Specify a reasonable time frame for achieving compliance, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer; (6) Direct that compliance must be achieved within the stated time frame; (7) State that legal action or proceedings to compel compliance may be initiated if compliance is not achieved within the specified time frame; (8) Serve a copy of the notice of violation to the designated managing agent.
Under Port Chester Code of Ordinances ch. 248 § 248-11, a rental property inspection results in one of two outcomes: either a certificate of compliance is issued when no violations are found, or a written notice of violation is issued when problems are identified. A certificate must be visibly posted on the premises and stays valid until the next required inspection, provided the property remains code-compliant; failing to display it is itself a violation. When violations are found, the notice must be written, dated, signed, and specific—identifying the exact code provisions at issue and setting a reasonable deadline for correction, after which legal proceedings may follow.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Port Chester Code ch. 248 § 248-11 generally keep their certificate of compliance posted in a prominent location on the rental property as soon as it is issued, since failure to display it independently triggers a violation and associated penalties. When a notice of violation is received, compliant operators track the correction deadline specified by the Code Enforcement Officer and document all remediation steps taken within that timeframe. Ensuring the designated managing agent receives and acknowledges the notice—as required by § 248-11(B)(8)—is also part of standard compliance practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Port Chester Code ch. 248 § 248-11, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their rental unit has a currently valid certificate of compliance, which is required to be prominently displayed on the premises. If no certificate is posted, or if a notice of violation has been issued for the property, that information may be relevant to understanding the property's code-compliance status. Tenants who believe violations exist or that required certificates are absent can contact the Port Chester Code Enforcement Office to inquire about inspection records, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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