Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 90-32
Notice of intent to vacate
Operative Text
Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer or his or her duly authorized representative determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation as provided in § 90-23 , he or she shall include such warning within the notice of violation provided for in § 90-24 of this chapter, and he or she shall also include a statement of his or her intent to vacate and placard the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or rooming house if compliance with the provisions of this notice of violation has not been secured.
Under Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-32, when a Code Enforcement Officer determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation, that finding must be communicated to the occupants and owners through the official notice of violation. The notice must also state that the officer intends to vacate and placard the property if the violations identified are not corrected. This provision ensures that affected parties receive advance warning of potential displacement before any vacate order is carried out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-32 should understand that receiving a notice of violation that includes an 'unfit for human habitation' finding also serves as formal advance notice of a potential vacate-and-placard action. Compliant operators generally treat such a notice as a time-sensitive directive, documenting all remediation steps taken and communicating progress to the Code Enforcement Officer. Keeping detailed records of repairs and correspondence can be important when demonstrating that compliance efforts were made in response to the notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-32, tenants have a right to receive written notice if a Code Enforcement Officer has determined their dwelling is unfit for human habitation, and that notice must also warn of a possible vacate-and-placard order if violations go uncorrected. If you receive or are aware of such a notice at your residence, tenant-rights organizations in Newark or New York State can help explain what the notice means and what options may be available. Tenants may also contact the local Code Enforcement office directly to inquire about the status of any violations and the timeline for compliance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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