Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-29
Demolition
Operative Text
A. Whenever the Chief Officer of the Agency designates a building unfit for human habitation, he may include within the notice of violation provided for in § 77-32 a statement of his intent to order the demolition of the structure. The owner may demolish such structure or correct the violation regardless of cost, provided that the requirements of the building code in effect at the time of attempted compliance are satisfied. B. Whenever a notice of violation as provided in Subsection A has not been complied with, the Chief Officer of the Agency may issue a final order, pursuant to § 77-34 , ordering the building demolished within the time specified by the Chief Officer of the Agency.
Under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-29, when the Chief Officer of the Agency determines that a building is unfit for human habitation, the officer may signal an intent to order demolition as part of a notice of violation. The property owner then has an opportunity to either demolish the structure voluntarily or bring it into compliance with the applicable building code, regardless of the cost involved. If the owner does not comply with that notice, the Chief Officer may issue a final demolition order under § 77-34, setting a specific deadline for the structure to be torn down.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 77-29, property owners who receive a notice of violation that includes a demolition-intent statement generally respond by either correcting the cited conditions in full conformance with the current building code or proceeding with voluntary demolition of the structure. Compliant operators document all remediation work and ensure it meets building-code standards before any deadline set by the Chief Officer of the Agency. Failure to act on the notice can result in a binding final demolition order issued under § 77-34, leaving the owner with no further opportunity to rehabilitate the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-29 of Oneida's housing code establishes a process that can ultimately result in a building being ordered demolished if it has been designated unfit for human habitation. Tenants living in a building subject to a demolition-intent notice may want to monitor the status of any violation proceedings and understand that a final order under § 77-34 could affect their housing situation. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can be useful resources for understanding what protections or relocation assistance, if any, may be available under local or state law.
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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