Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-9
Notice of violation (Buffalo Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Ordinance)
Operative Text
A. Whenever the Commissioner determines that a building or a dwelling unit contained therein is in violation of the following, including but not limited to, Housing Code Chapter 264 , the UDO Chapter 496 , any one of the grounds listed in § 264-29 , and/or the City of Buffalo Noise § 12-7 , a notice of violation shall be issued setting forth at a minimum: (1) The location and registered owner of the subject property; (2) Specific violations of the law, including, but not limited to the City of Buffalo housing codes and New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; and (3) A reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days, for the correction of any violations. B. Such notice may contain any additional information and require expedited compliance as determined by the Commissioner as necessary to achieve the goals of this chapter including, but not limited to, addressing lead-based paint hazards when any occupant of the rental unit is pregnant or under the age of seven. C. For purposes of this chapter, the Commissioner may grant additional time to correct violations of the housing code beyond 60 days for sufficient cause as determined by the Commissioner. Any such extensions shall be issued by the Commissioner stating the reasons for such extension and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of this section and departmental policy. D. The notice of violation may be mailed by first class mail to the address provided by the owner pursuant to § 264-18 of this chapter.
Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-9 establishes the process by which the Commissioner issues formal notices when a building or dwelling unit is found to violate applicable housing, zoning, noise, or fire-prevention codes. Each notice must identify the property and its registered owner, describe the specific violations, and set a correction deadline of no more than 60 days—though the Commissioner may extend that deadline for sufficient cause. The notice may also require faster action in urgent situations, such as when lead-based paint hazards are present and a pregnant person or a child under seven lives in the unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-9, compliant property owners keep their registered contact information current so that any notice of violation can be properly delivered by first-class mail to the address on file. Upon receiving a notice, operators generally document the cited violations, begin remediation within the stated timeframe, and communicate with the Commissioner's office if additional time beyond 60 days is needed—since extensions must be formally granted in writing with stated reasons. Owners managing properties where young children or pregnant occupants reside should be aware that lead-based paint concerns may trigger expedited compliance requirements under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-9 gives tenants a basis for understanding what happens after a housing inspection reveals problems: the Commissioner is required to issue a formal notice of violation that names the specific code deficiencies and sets a correction deadline. Tenants who believe their unit has unresolved violations—particularly involving lead-based paint when a child under seven or a pregnant person lives there—may contact the relevant city department to inquire about the status of any issued notice. Tenant-rights organizations in Buffalo can help residents understand how a notice of violation under this section may relate to other protections, such as the right to a habitable unit or defenses in housing court proceedings.
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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