Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-35
Notice of intent to demolish
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Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer designates a building unit for human habitation as provided in this chapter and determines that the cost necessary to correct the violation is not reasonably related to the value of the building, he shall include within the violation order provided for in § 748-14 of this chapter a statement of his intent to order the demolition of the structure. A copy of such notice shall be served on the owner, land contract vendor or vendee, occupant, lessee or mortgagee in the manner provided in § 748-14 of this chapter. The owner may demolish such structure as provided in § 748-37 of this chapter or correct the violation regardless of cost, provided that the requirements of the building code in effect at the time of attempted compliance are satisfied.
Under Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-35, when the Code Enforcement Officer finds that a residential building has a violation whose correction cost is disproportionate to the building's value, the officer may include a demolition-intent statement within the standard violation order. That notice must be formally served on all parties with a legal interest in the property — including owners, occupants, lessees, and mortgagees — following the procedures set out in § 748-14. The property owner retains the option either to demolish the structure under § 748-37 or to bring the building into full compliance with the applicable building code, regardless of the expense involved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Canandaigua should be aware that under § 748-35, a violation order can escalate to include a formal notice of demolition intent when repair costs are deemed unreasonably high relative to the building's value. Compliant operators typically monitor all violation orders carefully for any demolition-intent language and ensure that every party with a legal interest in the property — such as mortgagees and land contract parties — has received proper notice as required by § 748-14. Owners who wish to avoid demolition generally pursue full code-compliant rehabilitation, documenting that all current building code requirements are satisfied at the time of the corrective work.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and occupants of a building subject to § 748-35 are among the parties entitled to receive a copy of any violation order that includes a demolition-intent statement, giving them formal notice of the potential outcome. This provision is part of Canandaigua's broader housing code framework, and tenants who receive such a notice may want to review their rights regarding relocation, lease obligations, and habitability under related sections of ch. 748. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help occupants understand how a demolition-intent order may affect their housing situation and what general options may be available to them.
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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