Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-75
Order to vacate
Operative Text
Whenever a notice of violation, as provided in § 158-74 of this chapter, has not been complied with, the Building Inspector may order the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or rooming house to be vacated. A copy of such order to vacate shall be served on the occupant and owner, agent or operator, as provided in § 158-66 of this chapter.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-75, when a property owner or occupant fails to comply with a previously issued notice of violation, the Building Inspector is authorized to order the affected dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or rooming house to be vacated. This order must be formally served on both the occupant and the owner, agent, or operator in accordance with the service procedures outlined elsewhere in the chapter. The provision establishes a sequential enforcement mechanism: a vacate order can only follow an unaddressed notice of violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 158-75, a vacate order becomes a possibility once a notice of violation issued under § 158-74 goes unaddressed, making timely compliance with any such notice a central part of responsible property management. Operators who receive a notice of violation generally document their remediation steps and communicate progress to the Building Inspector to demonstrate compliance before the situation escalates. Maintaining records of repairs, correspondence, and inspection outcomes can be important when managing properties subject to Evans's housing code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 158-75 of the Evans Code of Ordinances gives occupants a formal role in the vacate-order process, as a copy of any such order must be served directly on them alongside the owner or operator. Tenants who receive a vacate order may want to understand the underlying notice of violation that triggered it, since the order flows from a prior unresolved code issue. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid offices can help occupants understand what a vacate order means for their housing situation and what options may be available under Evans's housing code.
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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