Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-5
Issuance or denial of rental dwelling unit registration
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Upon completion of an inspection of a building or dwelling units therein, if the Director or Code Enforcement Officers finds noncompliance with the housing code, the Director or Code Enforcement Officers shall issue a notice of violation in accordance with § 139-10 of the City Code for the correction of any violations of the housing code. Upon reinspection, if the Director or Code Enforcement Officers find noncompliance with the notice of violation, the Director or Code Enforcement Officers shall deny a certificate or revoke any issued certificate in accordance with the procedure set forth in section § 177-9 of this chapter. The Director shall issue a written statement setting forth the reasons for the denial or revocation.
Under Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-5, when a city inspection of a rental building or dwelling unit reveals housing code violations, the Director or Code Enforcement Officers must issue a formal notice of violation directing that the problems be corrected. If a follow-up inspection shows the violations have not been addressed, the city may deny a new rental registration certificate or revoke one that has already been issued, following the procedures outlined in § 177-9. Any denial or revocation must be accompanied by a written statement explaining the reasons for that decision.
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Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-5 establishes a two-step compliance process that property owners and managers should be aware of: an initial inspection triggers a notice of violation, and a reinspection determines whether the certificate is granted or maintained. Operators who keep rental units in continuous compliance with the housing code and promptly correct any cited deficiencies before reinspection are generally positioned to retain their registration certificates. Maintaining thorough records of repairs and correspondence with the Director or Code Enforcement Officers can support a showing of good-faith compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-5 gives tenants a basis to understand whether their building is operating under a valid rental registration certificate, since that certificate can be denied or revoked when a landlord fails to correct housing code violations after reinspection. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed code violations may consider contacting the city's Code Enforcement office to inquire about the inspection and notice-of-violation history for their building. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Lackawanna's local ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord's certificate status is in question 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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