Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-474
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(a) This division shall apply to the provisions and to premises within the scope of divisions 1 through 6 of this article. (b) Notwithstanding any of the requirements of divisions 1 through 6 of this article, for premises, buildings or structures which do not conform thereto, in whole or in part, on the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, and which require substantial alterations or installations to satisfy any such requirements, although in violation thereof, a reasonable period of time shall be provided, up to one year after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, within which premises, buildings or structures are to be made to conform, except if a building or structure is found to be dangerous and unsafe, in which event prompt compliance with the requirements herein provided shall be undertaken and carried out.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-474 establishes the scope of Division 7's applicability, tying it to the premises and requirements covered by Divisions 1 through 6 of the same article. Properties that were already out of compliance when the underlying ordinance took effect are generally given up to one year to come into conformance, rather than being required to comply immediately. However, that grace period does not apply to buildings or structures deemed dangerous or unsafe — those must be brought into compliance promptly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-474, property owners whose buildings were not in full compliance at the time the ordinance took effect may have had up to one year to complete the necessary alterations or installations. Compliant operators track whether their properties fall under Divisions 1 through 6 of Article V and document any remediation work undertaken during that transition window. Critically, any property flagged as dangerous or unsafe does not benefit from the extended timeline and requires immediate corrective action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-474 means that tenants living in properties covered by Divisions 1 through 6 of Article V are protected by the standards set out in those divisions, even if a landlord was given a transitional period to achieve full compliance. If a building has been identified as dangerous or unsafe, the provision requires prompt — not delayed — corrective action by the property owner. Tenants who believe their building remains out of compliance may consider contacting the Elmira Code Enforcement office, raising the violation in any relevant housing proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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