Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-44
Notice of violation
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The Board of Trustees shall adopt a resolution requiring the owner and/or person in control of any property found not to be in conformance with the provisions of this chapter to comply with those provisions. A copy of the notice of adoption of said resolution shall be served upon such owner and/or person in control of said property by ordinary mail, specifying the manner and time within which to comply, that is, within seven days from the date of postmark of the notice.
Under Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-44, when a property is found to be out of compliance with Chapter 186, the Board of Trustees is authorized to pass a formal resolution directing the owner or person in control of that property to come into compliance. A copy of that resolution is then sent to the responsible party by ordinary mail, and the notice must specify both the corrective steps required and the deadline for completing them. That deadline is seven days from the postmark date on the mailed notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 186-44, a landlord or property manager who receives a Board of Trustees resolution by ordinary mail is on notice that their property has been found out of compliance with Chapter 186. Compliant operators generally track the postmark date carefully, since the seven-day compliance window begins at that point, and they document the corrective actions taken within that period. Maintaining records of any correspondence with the Board of Trustees and evidence of remediation is a common practice among operators who manage properties subject to this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-44 establishes a formal process by which the Massena Board of Trustees can compel a property owner or person in control to address code violations under Chapter 186. If a tenant believes their housing conditions reflect a violation of this chapter, they may consider contacting the Board of Trustees or the relevant local code enforcement office to inquire about whether a compliance resolution has been or could be issued. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massena's local ordinances can help residents understand how this notice-and-compliance process may relate to their housing 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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