Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-23
Notice of violation
Operative Text
Whenever the Commissioner determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation as provided in § 197-22 , he shall give notice of such violation. Such notice shall be in writing and shall specify the alleged violation and shall provide a reasonable time for compliance and shall be served upon the owner, agent, operator or occupant, as the case may require. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner, agent, operator or occupant if a copy is served upon him personally; or if a copy thereof is sent by 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 affected by the notice and if a copy is mailed by certified mail on the same day it is posted to the owner, agent, operator or occupant; or by such other method authorized by the laws of the State of New York. Such notice shall inform the person to whom it is directed of his right to apply for a hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Chester, as provided in § 197-25 of this law. Such notice shall contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this law and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Under Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 § 197-23, when the Commissioner finds that a dwelling or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation, a formal written notice of violation must be issued. The notice must identify the specific violation, set a reasonable deadline for correcting it, and outline the remedial steps needed to achieve compliance. It must also inform the recipient of their right to request a hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Chester, and it must be delivered through one of several legally recognized methods, such as personal service, certified mail, or conspicuous posting combined with certified mail.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 197 § 197-23 generally ensure they maintain current contact information on file with the Village so that any notice of violation reaches them without delay. A compliant operator reviews the written notice carefully upon receipt, noting the specified violation, the compliance deadline, and the remedial steps outlined therein. Operators also take note of the stated right to a hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Chester, as that procedural option is part of the formal process established by this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 197 § 197-23, tenants who occupy a dwelling or rooming unit that the Commissioner has deemed unfit for human habitation are entitled to receive written notice of that determination, including a description of the violation and the steps required to remedy it. The notice must also inform recipients of the right to seek a hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Chester, which provides a formal avenue to raise concerns about the violation or the compliance process. Tenants who believe they should have received such a notice, or who have questions about their rights under this provision, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Port Chester housing regulations.
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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