Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-76
Vacating of unfit structures or premises
Operative Text
Any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit or premises designated as unfit for human habitation or use pursuant to § 158-73 and ordered to be vacated as provided in § 158-75 shall be vacated within such reasonable time as the Building Inspector may specify in the order. No such dwelling or dwelling unit shall again be used for human habitation or the placard removed until written approval is secured from the Building Inspector.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 158-76, any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit officially designated as unfit for human habitation must be vacated within the timeframe set by the Building Inspector's order. Once vacated, the property cannot be reoccupied for human habitation, nor can any posted placard be removed, until the Building Inspector issues written approval. This provision creates a two-stage process: first, a mandatory vacancy within a specified period, and second, a formal written clearance before the space may be used again.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to an order under § 158-76 of the Evans Code of Ordinances are generally expected to ensure that affected units are emptied within the deadline the Building Inspector specifies in the vacating order. Compliant operators typically document their compliance with the vacancy timeline and refrain from allowing any reoccupancy or removing any posted placard until they have obtained written approval from the Building Inspector. Maintaining clear records of communications with the Building Inspector and the dates of vacancy and reinspection is a common practice among operators navigating this process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are living in a dwelling subject to a vacating order under § 158-76 of the Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances, you have a right to understand the timeline and conditions set by the Building Inspector's order. Tenants in this situation may wish to contact the local Building Inspector's office directly to learn about the specific order and what written approval is required before any unit can be reoccupied. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can help explain what protections or relocation resources may be available to individuals displaced by an unfit-premises order.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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