Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-23
Violations; classification of violations
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A. Whenever the Department finds that there has been a violation of any provisions of this code or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Department shall issue a violation notice to the person or persons responsible. The Department shall also issue a violation notice to the person or persons responsible for failure to register ownership of premises, for furnishing of a false statement or for interference with an inspector authorized to enter premises or when a structure or premises is found to be dangerous or unsafe. B. Once a violation is certified, it may be classified as either nonhazardous, hazardous or imminently hazardous and may be given specific time for correction based on the classification of the violation certified.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-23 establishes the process by which the Department issues formal violation notices when it finds that housing code requirements have not been met. Violations can be triggered not only by physical code deficiencies but also by failures to register ownership, submission of false statements, or obstruction of authorized inspectors. Once certified, a violation is classified as nonhazardous, hazardous, or imminently hazardous, and a correction deadline is assigned based on that classification.
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Under ch. 54 § 54-23, compliant property operators in Pelham generally keep ownership registrations current, cooperate fully with authorized inspectors, and avoid submitting any inaccurate documentation to the Department. When a violation notice is issued, operators typically track the assigned classification and correction timeframe carefully, since the urgency of required remediation depends on whether the violation is deemed nonhazardous, hazardous, or imminently hazardous. Maintaining accurate records of corrective actions taken can be important when responding to a certified violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 54 § 54-23 gives tenants a basis to understand that the Department can issue formal violation notices for a range of issues — from physical conditions to an owner's failure to register the property — and that each certified violation carries a classification that determines how quickly it must be corrected. Tenants who believe a condition in their home may constitute a code violation can contact the Pelham Department to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how a certified violation and its classification may be relevant to their housing situation.
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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