Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-23
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 or agent and such notice shall 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, Village Code and/or the codes of New York State pertaining to property maintenance, and describe the remedial action required; D. Describe the facts upon 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 notice of violation/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 or the property manager and the Code Enforcement Officer and in the end are set by the Code Enforcement Officer. F. State that, if upon reinspection a violation still exists, the Code Enforcement Officer shall order that the rental permit be suspended or revoked and the structure vacated. G. Be mailed via first class, registered or certified mail to or served upon the owner, permittee, agent or any other person in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law . H. State the time to file an appeal, as provided in § 188-18 , the amount of the appeal fee, the right to call witnesses and the right to be represented by counsel.
Under Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 § 188-23, when a Code Enforcement Officer finds reasonable grounds to believe a property is being maintained in violation of local or state property-maintenance rules, the officer must issue a formal written notice of violation to the owner or agent. That notice must identify the property, describe the specific violation and required corrective action, and inform the recipient of appeal rights, the appeal fee, and the right to legal representation. If a follow-up inspection reveals the violation has not been corrected, the officer is authorized to suspend or revoke the rental permit and order the building vacated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 § 188-23 generally receive a written notice of violation delivered by first-class, registered, or certified mail—or personal service—before any permit action is taken. Compliant operators typically address all health, safety, and maintenance deficiencies immediately upon receipt of such a notice, and communicate proactively with the Code Enforcement Officer when weather or other constraints make timely completion of certain repairs impractical, since time extensions are negotiated with and ultimately set by that officer. Keeping records of corrective actions taken and correspondence with the Code Enforcement Officer supports a clear paper trail if a reinspection or appeal under § 188-18 becomes necessary.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 § 188-23, tenants living in a rental unit that has been cited for violations have an interest in knowing that the law requires the Code Enforcement Officer to reinspect the property and, if violations remain uncorrected, to pursue suspension or revocation of the rental permit and vacation of the structure. The notice-of-violation process is designed to compel landlords to remedy health, safety, and maintenance problems promptly, and the provision explicitly preserves the right to appeal under § 188-18, including the right to call witnesses and be represented by counsel. Tenants who believe violations in their unit have not been addressed may consider contacting the local Code Enforcement Office, reviewing the appeal procedures outlined in § 188-18, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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