Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-68
Authority of Code Enforcement Agency to abate nuisance
Operative Text
(a) Whenever a notice or order to remove a violation, secure, vacate or demolish a building has not been complied with, and when such failure to comply is deemed by the head of the Code Enforcement Agency to constitute a nuisance, he may proceed to cause the structure to be demolished, repaired, altered, secured or vacated or take such other action as is necessary to abate the nuisance. (b) Whenever the head of the Code Enforcement Agency determines that such nuisance exists, he shall record sufficient proof to support such determination, and the owner, occupant, lessee or mortgagee shall be notified of such finding pursuant to Section 12-34 . Abatement authorized by this section shall not commence until at least 10 days after service of such notice.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-68, when a property owner or responsible party fails to comply with an outstanding notice or order—such as one requiring repairs, securing, vacating, or demolition—and the head of the Code Enforcement Agency determines that failure constitutes a nuisance, the agency is empowered to step in and carry out the necessary work itself. Before taking any such action, the agency must document its findings and formally notify the owner, occupant, lessee, or mortgagee in accordance with Section 12-34. Abatement cannot begin until at least 10 days after that notice has been served, giving affected parties a brief window before the agency acts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-68 generally respond promptly to any notice or order issued by the Code Enforcement Agency, since unaddressed violations can escalate to a formal nuisance determination. A compliant operator keeps records of all corrective actions taken and communicates progress to the agency before the 10-day post-notice window closes. Operators who receive a nuisance finding under this section typically consult with a qualified attorney or code compliance professional to understand their options before the abatement period expires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants, occupants, and other parties with an interest in a property—such as lessees—are entitled to receive formal notice of a nuisance determination under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-68 before any agency-directed abatement begins. This notice, served pursuant to Section 12-34, provides at least 10 days before the Code Enforcement Agency may proceed with demolition, repairs, or other corrective action. Tenants who receive such a notice or who believe their housing situation is affected by this provision may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how the process may affect their occupancy.
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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