Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-117
Vacation of unfit dwelling
Operative Text
Any dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit designated as unfit for human habitation pursuant to § 231-114 and ordered that a notice be posted and vacated as provided in § 231-116 shall be vacated within such reasonable time as the chief officer of the Bureau may specify in the order. No such dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit shall again be used for human habitation and said posted notice removed until written approval is secured from the chief officer of the Bureau.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-117 establishes that once a residential unit is officially designated unfit for human habitation and a vacation order is issued, occupants must leave within the timeframe set by the Bureau's chief officer. The unit cannot be reoccupied or have its posted notice removed until the Bureau's chief officer grants written approval. This rule applies to all forms of residential dwellings covered under the chapter, including lodging houses and rooming units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-117, property owners and managers whose units have been ordered vacated are generally expected to comply with the vacation timeline specified by the Bureau's chief officer and to refrain from allowing any re-occupancy until written approval is obtained. Compliant operators typically document all communications with the Bureau, address the conditions that led to the unfit designation, and formally request written clearance before permitting any tenant to return. Removing the posted notice or allowing re-entry before receiving that written approval would place the operator outside compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-117 means that if your dwelling has been declared unfit and a vacation order posted, you have a right to know the specific timeframe the Bureau's chief officer has set for vacating. Tenants should be aware that re-entry is not permitted until the Bureau issues written approval, and that the posted notice must remain in place until that approval is granted. If you have questions about your rights during a displacement caused by a vacation order, local tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help you understand your options under this provision.
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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