Cambria, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-12
Emergencies
Operative Text
Whenever the Building Inspector finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, he may, without notice, issue an order, with a copy to the Town Board, reciting the existence of such emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he may deem necessary to meet the emergency, including the suspension of the permit or license. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the Town Board he shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible.
Section 127-12 of Cambria, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 grants the Building Inspector authority to issue an immediate emergency order—without prior notice—when a public health threat is identified. The order can require specific corrective actions and may include suspension of a permit or license, taking effect the moment it is issued. A copy of the order must be sent to the Town Board, and any person subject to the order retains the right to petition the Town Board for a hearing as soon as practicable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 127-12, a compliant property owner or manager who receives an emergency order from the Building Inspector acts on it immediately, since the order carries no grace period. Operators generally keep records of any such orders and the steps taken to address the identified conditions. Because the order may suspend a permit or license, maintaining open communication with the Building Inspector and the Town Board is a practice commonly associated with resolving these situations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-12 establishes that the Building Inspector can act swiftly to address conditions posing an immediate public health risk in a rental property, which can directly affect a tenant's living situation. If an emergency order is issued affecting your building, the order is a matter of public record and a copy is sent to the Town Board, giving tenants a potential avenue to monitor the situation. Tenants who believe conditions warranting an emergency order exist, or who are affected by one, may consider contacting the Town Board, a local tenant-rights organization, or a housing attorney to understand available options under ch. 127.
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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