Volo — Title 4 Ch. 8 Registration and Maintenance of Vacant Structures § 4-8-11
Request for waiver
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A. Any owner of a vacant residential property of one (1) or three (3) units, who is a natural person with insufficient income or resources to fulfill all of the obligations imposed herein, may petition the Village for a waiver of the annual fee, a reduction of the minimum amount of liability insurance, and/or a waiver of some or all of the property rehabilitation requirements (hereinafter "financial requirements") under this chapter for a period of time not to exceed twelve (12) months. Application for a waiver of financial requirements shall be in writing on forms provided by the Village. The decision of the Village Administrator, to be made within fourteen (14) days of receiving the petition, shall be made in writing and shall forthwith be mailed or delivered to the petitioner. An appeal of the decision may be made to the Village President, in writing, within fourteen (14) days of the mailing or delivery of the decision. Individuals who are granted a twelve (12) month waiver under this section are still obligated to keep the registered property secure and safe, and the exterior property areas free from debris, with grass regularly mowed. B. A request for a waiver from the provisions of Section 4-8-10 of this chapter for good cause as set forth in the waiver request, shall be made by the owner to the President and Board of Trustees, in writing and submitted to the Village Clerk. The waiver request shall be heard at the Board of Trustees meeting within thirty (30) days of receipt by the Village Clerk and the decision of the Village Board shall be in writing and mailed or delivered to the petitioner.
Volo Title 4 Ch. 8 § 4-8-11 establishes two distinct waiver pathways for owners of vacant residential properties who face financial or other hardship. Under the first pathway, individual owners of one- or three-unit properties with limited income or resources may seek relief from the annual registration fee, minimum liability insurance requirements, and/or property rehabilitation obligations for up to twelve months, though basic security, safety, and exterior maintenance duties remain in effect even if a waiver is granted. Under the second pathway, any owner may request a waiver from the requirements of Section 4-8-10 by demonstrating good cause, with that request decided by the full Village Board of Trustees rather than the Village Administrator.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners of vacant residential properties in Volo should be aware that § 4-8-11 provides a formal, written process for seeking relief from certain financial obligations when resources are insufficient. For the income-based waiver under Part A, a compliant operator submits the Village's prescribed form and anticipates a written decision within fourteen days, keeping in mind that an appeal to the Village President is available within fourteen days of receiving that decision. Even with a waiver in hand, operators are expected to maintain the property in a secure and safe condition and keep exterior areas clear of debris with grass regularly mowed, and any waiver under Part A is limited to a twelve-month period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living near or affected by vacant properties in Volo may find it useful to understand that § 4-8-11 allows property owners to seek temporary relief from certain registration and maintenance obligations, but that relief does not eliminate the owner's duty to keep the property secure, safe, and free from exterior debris. If a waiver is granted and a property appears to fall below even those baseline standards, tenants and neighbors can raise concerns with the Village, since the provision explicitly preserves those minimum obligations regardless of waiver status. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates can help individuals understand how these ongoing owner duties under § 4-8-11 may intersect with other protections available under Volo's vacant property regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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