Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44-14
Notice of violation
Operative Text
A. Whenever the 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 Town 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 Commissioner which may be necessary to achieve the goals of this Chapter. C. For purposes of this Chapter, the 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 Commissioner. Any such extensions shall be issued in writing by the 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 § 44-4 of this Chapter. E. The terms and conditions of this section shall also apply to holders of short term rental dwelling unit certificates.
Under Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 § 44-14, when the Commissioner finds a building or dwelling unit in violation of the housing code, a formal notice of violation must be issued identifying the property location, the specific code violations, and a correction deadline of no more than thirty days. The Commissioner has discretion to extend that deadline beyond thirty days if sufficient cause is shown, but any such extension must be issued in writing with stated reasons. These notice requirements apply equally to standard rental properties and to holders of short-term rental dwelling unit certificates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 § 44-14 generally maintain accurate address records on file with the Town, as required by § 44-4, so that any notice of violation reaches them promptly by first-class mail. Compliant operators treat the correction deadline stated in the notice—up to thirty days—as a firm target, and if more time is genuinely needed, they document the cause and request a written extension from the Commissioner before the original deadline lapses. Operators of short-term rental units should be aware that § 44-14 applies to their certificates as well, meaning the same notice and correction framework governs their properties.
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. 44 § 44-14, tenants have an interest in knowing that when the Commissioner identifies housing code violations in their building or unit, a formal written notice must be issued to the owner specifying the violations and setting a correction deadline. If violations are not corrected within the timeframe established by the notice, that record of non-compliance may be relevant to complaints filed with the Town or raised in other proceedings. Tenants who believe housing code violations exist in their unit can contact the Town's Commissioner's office directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available under this chapter.
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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