Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-10

A. Any violation of this chapter by a person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall be a violation punishable in accordance with the general penalty provisions under Buffalo Code § 1-15 , with said penalties to be in addition to the revocation of the applicable license issued under the provisions of this chapter. In addition, the annual registration fee will double 30 days after the due date has passed and a second invoice for payment has been sent first-class mail to the owner. In addition, a summons will be issued 60 days after the due date has passed and a fine in the amount of $75 will be imposed in addition to all outstanding license fees and late charges. Furthermore, following the revocation of a license issued pursuant to this chapter, the Department may seek a notice to vacate and removal of all occupants for failure to obtain the applicable license 30 days after the date of revocation has passed and after notice has been given to the owner and occupants by the Commissioner. B. Notwithstanding the lack of a specific reference thereto, failure to comply with any section, provision or requirement in this chapter shall be a violation and shall be punishable by a fine or penalty of not more than $1,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days or by both such fine and imprisonment for each such offense and any other applicable state statutes. This chapter is a part of the City health, safety, housing, building, fire prevention, and housing codes, and a violation thereof shall be deemed to be a violation for purposes of state statutes allowing escrow of rent to remedy violations. Any charges involving violations of this chapter may be brought before the Housing Part in Buffalo City Court, another court of competent jurisdiction, or the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. C. In an action involving violations of this chapter, the Commissioner has discretion to seek one or more of the following orders from the Housing Part in Buffalo City Court or another court of competent jurisdiction: (1) An order to vacate the premises; (2) An order to send a property into receivership; (3) An order to preclude an owner from obtaining rental income from a particular dwelling unit or property; (4) An order to compel an owner to provide temporary housing for current occupants of a dwelling unit, and their belongings, as necessary; (5) Any order that the court finds just and proper under the circumstances. D. Lead-based paint violations are subject to fines pursuant to § 137-7 , Schedule of fines and penalties. In addition, upon a finding of existing lead-based paint violations by the Department of Permit and Inspection Services, the owner of the affected property must remediate said violation in accordance with the lead safe work practices and other requirements in Chapter 261 . The Department shall establish the time permitted to fully remediate the lead-based paint hazard based. The time shall be established based on a determination of risk to any current or future occupants of the dwelling unit. Failure to remediate within the established time may result in the revocation of all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter. (1) Following a determination of the existence of a lead-based paint hazard, or where there is evidence or a disclosure of recent renovation, repair or painting in the dwelling, or whether another risk factor is present as determined by the Department, the Commissioner may require the applicant for, or holder of, a license issued pursuant to this chapter to: (a) Obtain a lead-based paint dust wipe test as defined in Chapter 261 , in a manner that is not inconsistent with § 264-7 ; (b) Produce a lead-based paint hazard reduction plan as defined in Chapter 261 ; (c) Obtain a clearance examination as defined in Chapter 261 ; (d) Provide temporary alternative housing arrangements for occupants with minor children at the owner's expense as well as storage for belongings, as needed and requested; (e) Produce information upon request as to the accreditation status of contractor or person engaged in renovation, repair or painting at the dwelling unit; or (f) Comply with an order requiring any combination of the above. (2) In the event repair or remediation is required by order of the Department, owners must ensure work in the unit is performed in a timely and professional manner and shall not, absent a Court ordered requirement to vacate, eject or evict the unit's occupants due to disruptions or inconveniences caused by the repair, remediation, or paint work in the unit, absent a Court order to vacate. (3) Failure to comply with any of the requirements set forth above shall be a violation and may result in the denial of the license sought by the applicant.