Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-9
Service of notices and order; hearings
Operative Text
A. Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer or his or her designee shall determine that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant hereto, he or she shall give notice of the alleged violation to the person or persons responsible. The notice shall: (1) Be in writing. (2) Include a specific statement of the reasons why it is being issued and list the sections of this chapter deemed to be violated. (3) Direct removal or correction of such violation within the following time frames: (a) In cases of emergency, the responsible party shall have 24 hours to commence work to correct, alleviate or eliminate the emergency, and 72 hours to reasonably complete such work. (b) For the provisions listed under § 208-3 , Regulations, Subsection A(1) and (2) , removal and correction shall be immediate upon notification by the enforcement officer. (c) All other violations shall be corrected within 10 days after the service of such notice, except when, for good cause shown, the Code Enforcement Officer grants an extension of time in writing. (4) Be served upon, or sent by registered or certified mail, to the owner or his agent, or the occupant, or both, as the case may require. Where the notice is sent by registered or certified mail, a copy of said notice shall also be posted on the property. (5) Maintain a copy on file in the Code Enforcement Office for inspection by the owner or his or her agent, or the occupant or the general public. (6) Notices may also contain an outline of remedial action which if taken will effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter. B. If the violation is not corrected within the appropriate time frame, the owner, occupant or person having control of said premises shall be deemed in violation of this chapter, and the Code Enforcement Officer shall be authorized to issue an appearance ticket for such violation returnable in Village Court.
Section 166-9 of the Johnson City Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which the Code Enforcement Officer notifies responsible parties of alleged housing violations. Written notices must specify which code sections are allegedly violated and set correction deadlines that vary by severity — ranging from 24–72 hours for emergencies, to immediate correction for certain listed regulations, to 10 days for most other violations. If a violation is not corrected within the applicable timeframe, the responsible party may be issued an appearance ticket returnable in Village Court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 166-9, property owners and managers should be prepared to respond promptly when a written violation notice is received from the Code Enforcement Officer, since correction deadlines can be as short as 24 hours for emergencies or immediate for certain regulatory categories. Compliant operators typically document all corrective actions taken, retain copies of any written extension requests granted for good cause, and ensure that their registered agent information is current so that certified mail notices reach the right person without delay. Failure to correct a violation within the applicable window can result in an appearance ticket issued for Village Court proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 166-9 gives tenants a right to inspect copies of any violation notices on file at the Code Enforcement Office, which can be a useful resource for understanding the status of conditions in a rental property. If a tenant believes a housing violation exists, they may contact the Johnson City Code Enforcement Office to inquire about the notice and hearing process described in this provision. Tenants who receive a notice directly — or who are occupants of a property subject to one — may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how the Village Court appearance ticket process could affect their situation.
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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