Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-40
Proceeding commenced by appearance ticket
Operative Text
In any proceeding commenced by appearance ticket pursuant to Chapter 20 , Code Enforcement; Appearance Tickets, of the Code of the City of Canandaigua, every person who shall be found to have violated any Section of this chapter or of any other law or ordinance authorizing the use of procedures of this chapter, shall be guilty of an offense and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in § 748-39
Section 748-40 of the Canandaigua Code establishes that when a violation of Chapter 748 (or any other law that incorporates its procedures) is pursued through an appearance ticket under Chapter 20, a finding of guilt constitutes an 'offense.' Upon conviction through that process, the penalties that apply are those set out in § 748-39 of the same chapter. This provision essentially links the appearance-ticket enforcement pathway to the penalty structure already defined elsewhere in the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 748 should be aware that § 748-40 authorizes code enforcement officers to initiate proceedings via appearance ticket under Chapter 20, not just through other enforcement channels. A compliant operator generally keeps rental units in conformance with all applicable sections of Chapter 748 so that an appearance ticket—and the resulting conviction and penalties under § 748-39—does not become a risk. Maintaining documentation of inspections, repairs, and communications is a practice commonly associated with operators who can demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-40 means that housing code violations under Chapter 748 can be enforced through the appearance-ticket process established in Chapter 20 of the Canandaigua City Code, and that a landlord found guilty faces the penalties described in § 748-39. Tenants who believe their housing conditions reflect code violations may report concerns to Canandaigua's code enforcement office, which has the authority to issue appearance tickets under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York State and local housing law can help explain what options exist for residents in this situation.
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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