Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-121
Prior to rental of dwelling unit
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It shall be the responsibility of every owner, agent, operator, executive officer of corporate owners or any person or persons offering a dwelling unit or units for rental to immediately notify the Building Inspector, upon such dwelling unit becoming vacant, for the purpose of facilitating an inspection by said Building Inspector of such dwelling unit. Said inspection shall occur within five business days from the date written notification is given to the Building Inspector. No such dwelling unit shall be reoccupied until such inspection is completed and the Building Inspector issues a certificate of compliance certifying that said unit is free of any violations of the building, housing, plumbing or electrical codes of the Village or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to said codes.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-121, whenever a rental dwelling unit becomes vacant, the owner or operator must promptly notify the Village Building Inspector in writing so that an inspection can be scheduled. The Building Inspector is required to conduct that inspection within five business days of receiving written notice. The unit may not be re-rented or reoccupied until the inspection is complete and the Building Inspector issues a certificate of compliance confirming the unit is free of building, housing, plumbing, and electrical code violations.
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Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-121 places the notification obligation squarely on owners, agents, operators, and corporate officers. Compliant operators typically submit written notice to the Building Inspector as soon as a unit becomes vacant, retain documentation of that submission, and refrain from allowing any new occupant to move in until a certificate of compliance has been issued. Keeping a clear paper trail of the notification date and the resulting certificate helps demonstrate adherence to the five-business-day inspection window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-121, tenants moving into a unit are entitled to occupy a space that has passed a Building Inspector review and holds a current certificate of compliance. If a prospective or new tenant has reason to believe no such inspection occurred or no certificate was issued before occupancy began, that concern can be raised with the Village Building Inspector's office or a local tenant-rights organization. Tenants may also wish to request a copy of the certificate of compliance from the landlord or the Village as a way of confirming the unit met code requirements before rental.
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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