NY S02072

Owner of rental property damaged by fire must obtain a certificate of occupancy from the municipality (or written inspection statement if municipality does not issue certificates) before executing a lease with a tenant.

Certificate of occupancy or inspection statement is only valid if dated after the fire damage occurred and confirms the property is habitable with no building code violations present.

Owner must provide an actual copy of the valid certificate of occupancy or inspection statement to the tenant prior to executing a residential lease or rental agreement.

Any agreement between owner and tenant waiving or modifying these requirements is void as contrary to public policy.

Real property is considered damaged by fire for purposes of this law if the damage exceeds $1,000.