Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-28
Emergency actions
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A. Whenever a Code Enforcement Officer has probable cause to believe that a condition exists in or around a rental building or structure which constitutes an immediate and severe threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or to the public, the officer may take any necessary action, including the temporary suspension of a rental permit. The Code Enforcement Officer shall serve upon the owner a written order incorporating the factual finding upon which the emergency action is based, without a prior hearing, such suspension to be effective on the date specified in the order. B. Whenever a Code Enforcement Officer has probable cause to believe that a condition exists in or around a rental building or structure which threatens the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or the public, the officer may issue an order describing the condition and requiring that specified action be taken. If the owner does not comply with the order within the time specified, the officer may authorize the taking of the action specified in the order. Any costs incurred may be assessed against the property or collected as a personal judgment pursuant to valid legal action. C. A copy of the order shall be sent to an agent or owner, and occupant(s), at their last known addresses. The method by which such notice shall be given shall be that method which provides notice within the shortest practicable period of time.
Under Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-28, a Code Enforcement Officer who identifies an immediate and severe threat to health, safety, or welfare at a rental property may suspend the rental permit on an emergency basis without holding a prior hearing, issuing a written order to the owner that explains the factual basis for the action. For less acute but still serious threats, the officer may instead issue a compliance order requiring the owner to take specific corrective steps within a set timeframe; if the owner fails to act, the municipality may carry out the required work itself and recover the costs through a property assessment or legal judgment. In all cases, written notice must be sent to the owner, any agent, and the occupants at their last known addresses by the fastest practicable means.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-28 generally maintain rental buildings in a condition that avoids triggering emergency enforcement, since a Code Enforcement Officer can suspend a rental permit immediately and without a prior hearing upon finding a severe threat. When a compliance order is issued under this section, operators typically act within the timeframe specified to avoid the municipality stepping in to perform the work and assessing the costs against the property or pursuing a personal judgment. Keeping current contact information on file with the municipality helps ensure that any written orders reach the right parties promptly, as notice is sent to the last known addresses of the owner, agent, and occupants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-28, occupants of a rental building have a right to receive written notice of any emergency or compliance order issued for their building, sent to their last known address as quickly as practicable. If a Code Enforcement Officer determines that conditions in or around the building pose a threat to health, safety, or welfare, tenants may contact the local Code Enforcement office to inquire about the status of any outstanding orders or permit suspensions affecting their unit. Tenants who believe hazardous conditions exist and have not been addressed may also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available under this provision.
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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