A certificate of occupancy is a legal document that proves a property is safe to inhabit and meets all local code and usage requirements. It is often required for major home renovations or when ...

A certificate of occupancy is a document that certifies that a building complies substantially with the plans and specifications that were approved by the local building department or zoning authority ...

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East Hampton Town officials are considering a code change that “closes a loophole” in the law by requiring property owners to get an updated certificate of occupancy before selling a property.

A recent case by the Appellate Division, Second Department, has reinforced one important distinction between a residential rental tenant, and a shareholder in a cooperative corporation. In many ways, ...