Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-13
Notice of violation; method of service
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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 owner's agent of the premises, which notice shall contain the elements required of an information under the New York State 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 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 order to remedy. Any maintenance items which cannot be completed at this time because of weather constraints may be granted a time extension. Reasonable time extensions may be granted by the Code Enforcement Office based on consideration of all relevant factors; 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 Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-13, when a Code Enforcement Officer finds reasonable grounds to believe a property is being maintained in violation of local housing standards, the officer must issue a formal written notice of violation to the property owner or their agent. That notice must identify the property, describe the specific violation and required remedial action, and inform the recipient of appeal rights, including the right to call witnesses and be represented by counsel. If a follow-up inspection reveals the violation has not been corrected, the officer is authorized to order the rental permit suspended and the building vacated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-13 generally receive a written notice of violation delivered by first-class, registered, or certified mail whenever the Code Enforcement Officer identifies a potential housing code violation. Compliant operators typically address all health, safety, and maintenance deficiencies promptly upon receipt of such a notice, since the officer will return on a specified date to verify compliance. Where weather conditions genuinely prevent completion of certain maintenance items, operators may request a time extension from the Code Enforcement Office, which considers all relevant factors before granting one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-13 of Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 establishes a formal enforcement process that can result in a rental permit being suspended and a structure vacated if violations remain uncorrected after reinspection. Tenants who believe their housing is being maintained in violation of local standards may find it useful to understand that this process is triggered by the Code Enforcement Officer and that notices must include a description of the violation and the required remedy. Tenants can contact local tenant-rights organizations or the Johnson City Code Enforcement Office to learn more about how this process applies to their building and what options may be available to them.
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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