Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-25
Notice of violation; method of service
Operative Text
If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that premises are being maintained in violation of this chapter, that Officer shall give notice of the alleged violation to the owner of the premises and contain the elements required of an information under § 100.15 of the Criminal Procedure Law. Such notice shall: A. Be in writing; B. Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification; C. Describe the violation, cite the applicable section of the local law and/or Uniform Code and remedial action required; D. Describe the facts under which the violation is based; E. State that all health, safety and maintenance violations must be corrected immediately. The Code Enforcement Officer shall return at a specified date to verify conformance with the order to remedy. Any maintenance items which cannot be completed at this time because of weather constraints may be granted a time extension. Time extensions are to be negotiated with the owner/agent of the property and the inspector. F. State that, if upon reinspection a violation still exists, the Code Enforcement Officer shall order that the rental permit be suspended and the structure vacated. G. Be mailed via first class, registered or certified mail to the permittee or served upon any other person in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law. H. State the time to file an appeal, the amount of the appeal fee, the right to call witnesses and the right to be represented by counsel.
Under Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-25, when a Code Enforcement Officer finds reasonable grounds to believe a rental property is being maintained in violation of local housing standards, the officer must issue a formal written notice of violation to the property owner. That notice must identify the property, describe the specific violation and the corrective action required, and inform the owner that health, safety, and maintenance violations must be corrected immediately. The notice must also advise the owner of appeal rights, including the appeal fee, the right to present witnesses, and the right to be represented by counsel, and must be delivered by first-class, registered, or certified mail or through applicable Criminal Procedure Law service methods.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-25 should understand that a notice of violation triggers a formal compliance process with defined deadlines. Compliant operators typically address all cited health, safety, and maintenance deficiencies as promptly as possible after receiving notice, and proactively communicate with the Code Enforcement Officer if weather or other constraints prevent immediate completion of certain repairs, since time extensions must be negotiated with the inspector. Operators should also be aware that a reinspection revealing an uncorrected violation can result in suspension of the rental permit and an order to vacate the structure, making timely remediation a central operational priority under § 96-25.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-25, tenants living in rental properties subject to a notice of violation have an interest in knowing that the Code Enforcement Officer is required to reinspect the property to verify that cited violations have been corrected. If violations remain unaddressed upon reinspection, the provision authorizes the officer to order suspension of the rental permit and vacation of the structure, which can directly affect a tenant's housing situation. Tenants who believe their rental unit has unresolved health or safety violations may consider contacting the Geneseo Code Enforcement Office to inquire about the status of any outstanding notices, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options under § 96-25.
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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