Binghamton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-22
Authorization to implement policies
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The Director of Code Enforcement Department or his or her designee is hereby authorized to implement internal policies/rules/regulations for dealing with owners of slum properties.
Section 265-22 of Binghamton's Code of Ordinances grants the Director of the Code Enforcement Department, or an appointed designee, the authority to create and put into effect internal policies, rules, and regulations specifically aimed at addressing owners of properties classified as slum properties. This provision establishes an administrative framework rather than setting specific substantive requirements itself. It functions as an enabling clause, allowing the department to develop operational procedures without requiring additional legislative action for each individual policy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 265-22, the Director of Code Enforcement holds broad authority to establish internal rules governing how the department interacts with owners of slum properties in Binghamton. Operators who own or manage properties that could be classified as slum properties should be aware that the department may have adopted internal policies under this provision that affect how enforcement actions are initiated and handled. Staying informed about any such policies issued by the Code Enforcement Department is a practice generally associated with proactive property management in Binghamton.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 265-22 empowers Binghamton's Code Enforcement Department to develop its own internal procedures for dealing with slum property owners, which may affect how complaints and enforcement actions are processed. Tenants living in properties that may qualify as slum properties can contact the Code Enforcement Department directly to learn what internal policies have been adopted under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in the Binghamton area may also be able to help residents understand how these departmental policies interact with other protections available under Chapter 265.
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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