Certificate of Occupancy Fees Certificate of Occupancy Fees Certificate of Occupancy - Partial $104 Certificate of Occupancy - Duplicate $30 Certificate of Occupancy - General Permit $375 Certificate of Occupancy - Residential Early Move-in Penalty $5007 more rows
The inspector will look for such items as: paint and trim; fire protection requirements; stairs and handrails; roofs; gutters; accessory buildings; interior mechanical systems such as heat, electric and plumbing; interior and exterior structural soundness; and space requirements.
A rental unit without a certificate of occupancy is illegal. Without a certificate, the landlord cannot collect rent. So you need to lawyer up and possibly withhold rent for both issues.