Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-61
Notice of intent to vacate
Operative Text
Whenever the head of the Code Enforcement Agency determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation as provided in Section 12-60 , he shall include such finding within the notice of violation provided for in Section 12-34 , and he shall also include a statement of his intent to vacate and placard the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit, if compliance with the provisions of the notice of violation has not been secured.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-61, when the head of the Code Enforcement Agency finds that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation, that finding must be included in the official notice of violation. The same notice must also state the agency's intent to vacate and placard the property if the violations identified in the notice are not corrected. This provision links the unfitness determination to a formal warning that forced vacation and placarding may follow if compliance is not achieved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-61, a notice of violation issued by the Code Enforcement Agency may carry two significant components: a formal finding of unfitness for human habitation and a stated intent to vacate and placard the property. Compliant operators generally treat such a notice as a high-priority matter, reviewing the cited deficiencies under § 12-60 and § 12-34 and working promptly to bring the property into compliance before the agency moves to enforce vacation and placarding. Keeping records of remediation steps and communicating with the Code Enforcement Agency about progress are practices commonly associated with resolving these notices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-61 of Poughkeepsie's Code of Ordinances gives tenants an important signal: if a notice of violation includes both a finding of unfitness and a statement of intent to vacate and placard, the property has been officially flagged as potentially unsafe for habitation. Tenants who receive or become aware of such a notice may want to document its contents and understand that the Code Enforcement Agency has formal authority to require vacation if violations go uncorrected. Local tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help tenants understand what options may be available when a § 12-61 notice has been issued for their home.
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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