Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-27
Defacing, removal of placard
Operative Text
No person shall deface or remove the placard from any such premises which has been designated as unfit for human habitation, except as provided in § 77-26 .
Chapter 77, Section 77-27 of the Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone from defacing or removing an official placard that has been posted on a property designated as unfit for human habitation. The only exception to this prohibition is the process outlined in § 77-26, which governs the proper removal of such placards. This rule applies to all persons, regardless of their role or relationship to the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oneida Code § 77-27, property owners and managers are expected to leave any 'unfit for human habitation' placard intact and undisturbed on a posted premises. Compliant operators do not remove or alter official placards on their own initiative, and instead follow the authorized process described in § 77-26 if they believe a placard should be removed. Keeping records of any official communications regarding the placard's status is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management in these situations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-27 of the Oneida Code means that no one — including a landlord — is permitted to remove or deface an official placard marking a property as unfit for human habitation, outside of the process set forth in § 77-26. If a tenant observes that such a placard has been tampered with or removed without authorization, that may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options are generally available when this type of violation is observed.
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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