Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-115
Notice of intent to vacate
Operative Text
Whenever the chief officer of the Bureau determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation as provided in § 231-114 , he shall include such finding within the notice and order provided for in § 231-108 or 231-110 , and he shall also include a statement of his intent to order the premises to be vacated and to post necessary notices on the dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit if compliance with the provisions of the notice of violation has not been secured.
Albany Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-115 establishes a procedural step that applies when the Bureau's chief officer has determined that a housing unit is unfit for human habitation under § 231-114. In that situation, the finding of unfitness and a statement of intent to order the premises vacated must be included within the formal notice and order already required by §§ 231-108 or 231-110. The notice effectively warns that if the cited violations are not corrected, the chief officer may proceed to order the property vacated and post official notices on the structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany Code ch. 231 § 231-115, property owners and managers who receive a notice and order citing an unfit-for-habitation finding should treat that document as a formal warning that a vacate order may follow if violations remain uncorrected. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to the underlying violations identified in the §§ 231-108 or 231-110 notice, document all remediation steps taken, and communicate with the Bureau to confirm that compliance has been achieved before any vacate posting occurs. Keeping records of all correspondence with the Bureau and tracking deadlines stated in the notice are practices commonly associated with avoiding escalation to a formal vacate order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany Code ch. 231 § 231-115 means that if a housing unit has been found unfit for human habitation, tenants should expect to see that finding—and a warning of a potential vacate order—included in any official notice issued under §§ 231-108 or 231-110. Tenants who receive or are aware of such a notice have the right to understand what violations have been cited and what timeline applies before a vacate order could be posted. Local tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help tenants understand their options, including any relocation rights or remedies that may be available if a vacate order is ultimately issued.
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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