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Rental inspections and certificates
Periodic inspections and renewable certificates of occupancy or rental compliance from a local housing agency.
| Where | Rule | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | Certificate of rental compliance (inspection) every 3 years; apply within 60 days before expiration | Every 3 years from the certificate issue date; apply within the 60 days before it expires | verified, high confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Certificate of Rental Suitability for each new lease or renewal (issued within 60 days before lease start) | Get the certificate within the 60 days before the lease starts (not earlier); the date shown is when that window opens | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Newark, NJ | City inspection of each rental unit every 3 years or at change of occupancy | Every 3 years from the last inspection; also: change in occupancy | verified, high confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Boston, MA | Periodic rental inspection at least once every five years | Every 5 years from the last inspection | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Rochester, NY | Renewable Certificate of Occupancy for 1-2 family rentals: every 6 years (3 years with lead exceptions) | Every 6 years from the certificate of occupancy issue date (every 3 years if Lead High-Risk Area or interior deteriorated paint found) | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Rochester, NY | Renewable Certificate of Occupancy for 3+ unit and mixed-occupancy buildings: every 3 years | Every 3 years from the certificate of occupancy issue date | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Baltimore City, MD | Rental dwelling license: expires 2 years from issuance; renewal needs passing third-party inspection and lead compliance | Every 2 years from the license issue date | verified, high confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
Other topics: Security deposit return · Deposit receipts and bank notices · Security deposit interest · Rental registration and licensing · Smoke and CO alarms · Lead paint disclosure and certifications · Required tenant notices · Rent increase notice · Non-renewal and termination notice · Notice before entry · Income tax filing · Estimated tax payments · Information returns (1099s).