Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-18
Notice of intent to vacate
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Whenever the chief officer of the bureau determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit, is unfit for human habitation as provided in § 332-17 above, he shall include such finding within the notice of violation provided for in § 332-12 above, and he shall also include a statement of his intent to order the premises to be vacated and to post necessary notices on the dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit, if compliance with the provisions of the notice of violation has not been secured.
Under Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-18, when the chief officer of the relevant bureau finds that a residential dwelling or unit is unfit for human habitation under § 332-17, that finding must be included in the formal notice of violation issued under § 332-12. The notice must also state the officer's intent to order the premises vacated and to post official notices on the property if the violations are not corrected. This provision creates a two-step warning process: residents and owners are formally notified of both the unfitness finding and the potential consequence of a vacate order before that order is actually issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-18 should understand that receiving a notice of violation that includes an unfitness finding under § 332-17 is a serious escalation, signaling that a vacate order and posted notices may follow if violations remain uncorrected. Compliant operators generally treat such a notice as a firm deadline, promptly addressing all cited conditions and documenting remediation efforts to demonstrate compliance before the bureau acts further. Maintaining records of repairs, communications with the bureau, and inspection results can be important when responding to a notice issued under § 332-12.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-18, tenants living in a dwelling that has been found unfit for human habitation are entitled to receive formal notice that includes both the unfitness finding and a statement of the bureau's intent to order a vacate if violations are not resolved. This provision means tenants should be aware of any notices posted on their building, as these may signal an impending vacate order tied to a § 332-12 violation notice. Tenants who receive or observe such notices may wish to contact the City of Peekskill's relevant bureau for information about the status of the violations, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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