Certificate Of Occupancy

A certificate of occupancy or occupation is an official document providing evidence that a building meets safety standards and is suitable for habitation.

What is certificate of occupancy?

A certificate of occupancy or occupation is an official document providing evidence that a building meets safety standards and is suitable for habitation. This applies to buildings such as office space or homes. 

What’s included in a certificate of occupancy checklist? 

A certificate of occupancy or occupation will typically entail a few things including: 

  • Property zoning: this tells you what the place is officially for—like living, working, or a mix. It makes sure the property is used the right way.
  • Code check: this proves the place follows all the rules and codes for buildings and homes. It's like a report card to say everything's up to date.
  • Ready to move in: this says the property meets all the rules from the city, and it's good to live in. Without this certificate, you can't legally move in.

Is there a penalty for not having a certificate of occupancy? 

According to the Building Act 2011, all buildings currently inhabited must have a certificate of occupancy. Failure to do this can lead to heavy fines or even order to cease the building

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