Southtowns Record

1/6/26-board packet

Government
Village of Gowanda
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Jan 6, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Housing, Water, sewer and drainage

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RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
Inspection Requirements
A. Inspection Frequency as per Article 19 NYCRR Part 1203.3
- Multi-Dwellings (MD): Inspected at least once every three (3) years.
- Dormitory Dwellings (DD): Inspected at least annually.
- Additional inspections may be conducted upon change of ownership, tenant
complaint, or as otherwise deemed necessary by the Code Enforcement Officer.

B. Notice of Inspection.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall provide written notice to the property owner
at least thirty (30) days prior to scheduling an inspection. It is the owner's
responsibility to coordinate access and to notify tenants not less than 24 hours
prior to the inspection date.

C. Failure to Provide Access.
!f access is denied or inspection is refused, the Village may seek an
administrative search warrant in accordance with Executive Law §381(3) and 19
NYCRR Part 1203.3.

D. Inspection Report.
Upon completion, an inspection report shall be issued to the owner listing any
observed violations and the time allowed for correction.

Violations and Orders to Remedy
A. When an inspection violation(s) is identified, a written Notice and Order to
Remedy shall be issued specifying:
1. An inspection violation(s) found and the specific code sections violated;
2. The corrective actions required; and
3. A compliance deadline of thirty (30) days, unless otherwise noted.
B. The property owner shall correct all cited violations within the specified time.
C. Failure to comply may result in the issuance of appearance tickets, fines, or
revocation of the Certificate of Rental Compliance.