Woodridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 312 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 312-7
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A certificate of rental safety issued by the Building Inspector shall state that, as of the date of inspection, the rented residential apartment units and the building housing the same are not in violation of any state or local codes, ordinances and/or local laws applicable to rented residential apartment units and buildings. In addition thereto, each certificate of rental safety shall state the name of the owner, address of the premises, identity of the unit by number or other suitable means and shall state the number of people permitted to occupy said unit, which number shall be arrived at by applying the provisions of the housing or building code.
Under Woodridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 312 § 312-7, a certificate of rental safety is a formal document issued by the Building Inspector confirming that, as of the inspection date, a residential rental unit and its building comply with applicable state and local codes and ordinances. The certificate must also identify the property owner, the address, the specific unit, and the maximum number of occupants permitted under the applicable housing or building code. This document serves as an official record of compliance at a specific point in time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties in Woodridge should be aware that, under ch. 312 § 312-7, a valid certificate of rental safety must contain several specific elements: confirmation of code compliance as of the inspection date, the owner's name, the property address, the unit identifier, and the code-derived occupancy limit. Compliant operators generally ensure that all of this information is accurate and current before a certificate is issued or renewed. Keeping copies of issued certificates on file and making them available upon request is a practice consistent with the intent of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Woodridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 312 § 312-7, tenants have an interest in knowing that their unit holds a valid certificate of rental safety, which should confirm code compliance and specify the legally permitted occupancy for their unit. If a tenant believes a certificate is missing, inaccurate, or that the stated occupancy limit is being exceeded, they may consider contacting the Woodridge Building Inspector's office to inquire about the unit's certification status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can also help residents understand what options may be available when a certificate appears to be absent or deficient.
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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