Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-67
Violation orders
Operative Text
A. Whenever the Housing Code Inspector finds that there has been a violation of the housing standards, the Housing Code Inspector shall issue a violation order to the person or person responsible. The Housing Code Inspector shall also issue a violation order to the person or persons responsible for failure to file or maintain reports, or for the furnishing of a false statement, or for interference with an inspector lawfully authorized to enter premises, or in connection with the occupancy of premises for which no certificate of compliance has been obtained as required, or when a building or structure has been found to be or is deemed to be dangerous or unsafe hereunder. The order shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Identify the premises; (3) Specify the violation and remedial action to be taken; (4) Provide a reasonable time limit for compliance; and (5) If the violation constitutes a public nuisance or renders the premises dangerous or unsafe, include, in the order, a statement that if the violation is not remedied within the time limit specified in the order the Housing Code Inspector may remedy the violation. B. A violation order may be served as follows: (1) By personal service; (2) By mailing, by registered or certified mail, to the person whose name has been filed with the Housing Code Inspector, in accordance with this Part 2 , to his or her address as therewith filed, or to the occupant, of a copy of such order; or (3) If the owner, lessor, or their respective agent cannot be served by registered or certified mail as provided in Subsection B(2) above, by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the premises and by mailing another copy thereof to the last known address of the owner, lessor, or their respective agent as shown on the assessment roll of the City of Auburn, or records in the office of the Housing Code Inspector, on the same day as posted, enclosed in a postpaid wrapper addressed to the owner, lessor or their respective agent. C. In case the owner, lessor, occupant, or the agent of any of them shall fail, neglect, or refuse to remove, eliminate, or abate the violation within the time specified, the Housing Code Inspector shall request the Corporation Counsel to take appropriate legal action. D. If the violation constitutes a public nuisance or renders the premises dangerous or unsafe and the violation order has been served but the violation has not been remedied within the time limit specified in such violation order, the Housing Code Inspector may proceed as provided in Article VII of Chapter 125 , Building Construction and Fire Prevention, of this Municipal Code.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-67 establishes the process by which the Housing Code Inspector issues formal written orders when housing standards are violated. These orders must identify the property, describe the violation, specify what corrective action is needed, and set a reasonable deadline for compliance. When a violation creates a public nuisance or makes a property dangerous or unsafe, the order must also warn that the Inspector may step in and remedy the violation directly if the deadline is not met. Violation orders can be delivered in person, by registered or certified mail, or by posting on the property when other methods are unavailable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-67, compliant property owners and managers keep current contact information on file with the Housing Code Inspector so that violation orders can be properly served. Upon receiving a written violation order, operators generally document the specified deficiencies, take the required corrective actions, and complete them within the time limit stated in the order. Failure to abate a violation within the specified period can lead the Inspector to refer the matter to the Corporation Counsel for legal action, or — when the violation is deemed a public nuisance or safety hazard — to have the violation remedied at the owner's expense under the procedures referenced in Chapter 125 of the Municipal Code.
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 § 182-67 gives tenants an interest in the violation-order process because occupants of a property may be served with a violation order and are among those who can be held responsible for certain housing code breaches. If a tenant believes their unit has conditions that violate housing standards — or that a landlord has failed to correct a cited violation within the required time — they may contact the Auburn Housing Code Inspector to inquire about the status of any outstanding orders. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how an unresolved violation order might be relevant to habitability claims or other housing matters.
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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