Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-12
Notice of violation
Operative Text
A. Whenever the chief officer of the bureau determines that there has been a violation, or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of the Uniform Code, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of such violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible for such violation. Such notice shall be in writing and shall specify the alleged violation and shall provide for compliance within 30 days and shall be served upon the responsible party or parties. B. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such responsible party or parties if a copy is personally served upon the responsible party or parties; or if a copy thereof is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of such person; or if a copy is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the building effected by the notice, and if a copy is mailed by registered or certified mail on the same day it is posted to the owner, agent, operator or occupant or by such other method authorized for the personal service of a summons under the Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of New York. Such notice shall inform the person to whom it is directed, of his right to petition the State Regional Board of Review for a variance therefrom within 10 days of service of said notice pursuant to § 381 of the Executive Law. Should such a variance be sought, a copy of said variance-petition shall be filed with the Director of Public Works, within 15 days of service of a notice issued under this section. Such notice may contain an outline of remedial action which will effect compliance with the provisions of the Uniform Code and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. C. Upon failure of a violator to comply within such specified period, the chief officer shall act to obtain compliance as provided by this chapter.
Section 332-12 of Peekskill's Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which the bureau's chief officer formally notifies responsible parties of actual or suspected violations of the Uniform Code. The written notice must identify the alleged violation, allow 30 days for compliance, and be delivered through one of several recognized methods—personal service, certified or registered mail, or conspicuous posting combined with mailed notice. The notice must also inform the recipient of the right to petition the State Regional Board of Review for a variance within 10 days of service, and if a variance is sought, a copy of that petition must be filed with the Director of Public Works within 15 days.
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Under § 332-12, property owners and managers who receive a written notice of violation from Peekskill's bureau chief should carefully review the document, which will specify the alleged Uniform Code violation and the 30-day window for achieving compliance. Compliant operators typically address the identified deficiency within that period and keep records of corrective actions taken. If the notice is disputed, operators are generally aware that § 332-12 preserves the right to petition the State Regional Board of Review for a variance within 10 days of service, with a copy of any such petition filed with the Director of Public Works within 15 days.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 332-12 of Peekskill's Code of Ordinances applies to any 'responsible party,' which can include occupants as well as owners, so tenants who receive such a notice should read it carefully to understand what specific Uniform Code provision is alleged to have been violated. The notice itself must inform recipients of the right to seek a variance from the State Regional Board of Review within 10 days of service. Tenants who believe a notice was improperly issued or who have questions about their obligations or rights under § 332-12 may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New York housing and building codes.
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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