Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 43-9
Revocation of License
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A license issued pursuant to this Chapter may be revoked or suspended for cause by the Building Commissioner after notice and a hearing. Any violation of or failure to comply with any of the laws or ordinances applicable to the management of residential properties, fair housing complaints or tenants rights complaints shall be cause for revocation or suspension. The Building Commissioner may consider such factors, including, but not limited to, the property manager's conduct during the license period, including relevant criminal or housing court actions and dispositions, the nature and disposition of any notices of violation issued for conduct at any of the properties included on said license and the nature and frequency of complaints about the properties generated from, among other sources, Police Department incident reports, 911 calls, complaints to the Building Department, property inspection reports and other verifiable information reported to the Town. The procedures for revocation or suspension shall be as follows: A. Whenever the Building Commissioner determines that a building or a dwelling unit contained therein is in violation of the housing code, he/she shall issue a notice of violation setting forth at a minimum: (1) The location of the subject property; (2) Specific violations of the housing code; and (3) A reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days, for the correction of any violations. B. Such notice may contain any additional information as determined by the Building Commissioner which may be necessary to achieve the goals of this Chapter. C. For purposes of this Chapter, the Building Commissioner, upon good cause shown, may grant additional time to correct violations of the housing code beyond thirty (30) days for sufficient cause as determined by the Building Commissioner. Any such extensions shall be issued in writing by the Building Commissioner stating the reasons for such extension and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of this Section. D. The notice of violation may be mailed by first class mail to the address provided by the owner pursuant to § 43-4 of this Chapter.
Under Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 § 43-9, the Building Commissioner has authority to revoke or suspend a residential property manager's license after providing notice and holding a hearing. Grounds for revocation include violations of housing codes, fair housing complaints, and tenant rights complaints, as well as a broader review of the manager's conduct, criminal or housing court history, and the frequency and nature of complaints from sources such as police reports and building inspections. When a violation is found, a formal notice is issued identifying the property, the specific violations, and a correction deadline generally not exceeding 30 days, though extensions may be granted in writing for sufficient cause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property managers operating under a license governed by Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 § 43-9 generally maintain compliance by promptly addressing housing code violations, responding to fair housing and tenant rights complaints, and keeping accurate contact information on file with the Building Department as required by § 43-4. When a notice of violation is received, compliant operators document their corrective actions within the stated timeframe—typically 30 days—and, if more time is needed, request a written extension from the Building Commissioner before the deadline passes. Maintaining a clean record across all licensed properties, including minimizing police incidents and building complaints, is part of the conduct the Commissioner may weigh in any revocation or suspension proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 § 43-9, tenants have a recognized avenue to raise concerns: complaints about housing code violations, fair housing issues, or tenant rights matters can be submitted to the Building Department and may serve as grounds for the Building Commissioner to initiate a license revocation or suspension proceeding against a property manager. Tenants should be aware that police incident reports, 911 calls, and inspection reports are among the sources the Commissioner may consider, meaning documented complaints can carry weight in the process. Those seeking to understand their options may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Amherst's licensing framework under ch. 43.
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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