Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-66
Vacated dwellings to be made secure
Operative Text
The owner, agent, or operator of any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit which has been designated as unfit for human habitation and vacated shall make such dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit safe and secure in whatever manner the Housing Code Inspector shall deem necessary. Any vacant building, open at the doors and windows, if unguarded, shall be deemed dangerous to human life and a nuisance within the meaning of this provision.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-66 establishes that once a dwelling or rooming unit is officially designated unfit for human habitation and vacated, the responsible party must secure it in whatever way the Housing Code Inspector determines is necessary. Additionally, any vacant building left open at its doors and windows without a guard is treated as a danger to human life and a public nuisance under this provision. The rule applies to a range of residential property types, including individual dwelling units, rooming houses, and rooming units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-66, property owners, agents, and operators of vacated dwellings designated unfit for human habitation are generally expected to promptly secure all points of entry — including doors and windows — in a manner satisfactory to the Housing Code Inspector. Compliant operators typically coordinate with the Inspector to understand what specific measures are required rather than assuming a standard approach will suffice. Leaving a vacant building open and unguarded can result in the property being classified as a nuisance and a danger to human life under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-66 is primarily directed at property owners and operators, but it reflects a broader public-safety interest that can affect tenants in neighboring units or buildings. If a vacated dwelling in your building or nearby appears to be left open, unguarded, or unsecured, that condition may constitute a nuisance under this provision, and concerns can generally be reported to Auburn's Housing Code Inspector. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocacy groups can help explain how this provision interacts with other housing code protections that may be relevant to your situation.
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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