Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-17
Emergency situations
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Whenever the enforcement officer finds that an emergency situation exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order stating the existence of such emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he may deem necessary to meet the emergency.
Section 127-17 of Groton's housing code grants the enforcement officer authority to act immediately when a public health emergency is identified in a rental or residential property situation. Without requiring prior notice to any party or a formal hearing, the officer may issue a written order declaring the emergency and specifying whatever corrective measures are deemed necessary. This provision is designed to allow swift governmental response when waiting for standard procedural steps could endanger public health.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 127-17, a property owner or manager may receive an emergency order from the enforcement officer with no advance warning and no opportunity for a prior hearing. Operators who maintain properties in consistently safe and habitable condition reduce the circumstances that could trigger such an emergency declaration. When an emergency order is issued under this section, understanding its specific requirements and responding promptly is the general practice of a compliant operator.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-17 gives tenants an important protection: when a housing enforcement officer identifies a condition that poses an immediate threat to public health, they can act without delay to require corrective action. Tenants who believe an emergency condition exists in their unit or building may contact Groton's enforcement office to report the situation and request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other remedies available under Chapter 127.
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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