Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 112-17
Abatement
Operative Text
Where the violation or condition existing on the premises is of a nature as to constitute an immediate threat to life and limb unless abated without delay, the enforcement officer may order the owner, operator or occupant to correct the violation or condition within the period of time consistent with the hazard involved and with the measures necessary to remove the hazard; and upon the failure of the owner, operator or occupant to correct said condition, the enforcement officer may abate said condition immediately thereafter.
Section 112-17 of Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 112 addresses situations where a hazardous condition on a property poses an immediate threat to life or safety. In such cases, the enforcement officer is authorized to order the responsible party—whether owner, operator, or occupant—to correct the condition within a timeframe that reflects the urgency of the hazard. If that order is not followed, the enforcement officer may step in and abate the condition directly, without further delay.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 112-17, property owners and operators in Fonda should be aware that conditions deemed an immediate threat to life and limb can trigger an expedited correction order from the enforcement officer, with a deadline tied to the severity of the hazard rather than a standard notice period. Compliant operators generally maintain properties so that dangerous conditions are identified and remedied before they escalate to this level of urgency. When an expedited order is issued under this section, acting promptly to correct the cited condition is the hallmark of responsible property management, since failure to do so may result in the municipality abating the condition at the owner's potential expense.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 112-17 gives tenants in Fonda an important protection: when a condition in their home poses an immediate threat to life or safety, the local enforcement officer has authority to order rapid correction and, if the responsible party fails to act, to abate the hazard directly. Tenants who believe such a condition exists may contact the local enforcement office to request an inspection under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this emergency abatement process works and what options may be available when a landlord or operator fails to respond to a life-threatening hazard.
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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