Greece, NY Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)
Key Facts
- Standards referenced
- Uniform Code, Zoning, Property Maintenance Law
- Certificate validity
- 3 years
- Renewal window
- 90 days before expiration
- Void trigger
- Later-discovered violations
- Appeal body
- Board of Zoning Appeals
Summary
A Town of Greece rental property must substantially conform to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Town's Zoning Ordinances, and its Property Maintenance Law before the Building Inspector will issue a certificate of compliance.
When, after final inspection, it is found that a rental property substantially conforms to the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Town of Greece Zoning Ordinances, Building Construction, Fire Prevention and Energy Code, Property Maintenance Law, and any other applicable provisions of the Town of Greece Code, the Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of compliance upon the form provided by his/her office.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4702072; v22 updated 2025-08-21; through 08-21-2025).
Full Breakdown
" If a property does not substantially conform, § 162A-6B requires the Building Inspector to refuse the certificate and demand the owner bring the property into compliance first. A certificate lasts three years under § 162A-6C, and the owner must apply for a new rental permit within 90 days before it expires. Section 162A-6D gives the Code Enforcement Officer discretion to void an existing certificate if later-discovered violations affect substantial compliance, and in that event can order occupants to vacate, with an emergency situation allowing an immediate vacate order.
An owner denied or facing revocation of a certificate can appeal in writing to the Board of Zoning Appeals under § 162A-6E, which holds a hearing where the burden falls on the appealing owner to show the Building Inspector's determination was arbitrary, capricious, or in excess of authority.
Violations & Fines
Renting a property that does not substantially conform to the Uniform Code, Zoning Ordinances or Property Maintenance Law is grounds for the Building Inspector to refuse or void a certificate of compliance under § 162A-6, order occupants to vacate under § 162A-6D, and pursue correction of violations under § 162A-10, backed by the § 162A-12B penalty of up to $1,000 and/or 15 days imprisonment per day of continued noncompliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does a rental certificate of compliance last?
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Sources & Official References
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