Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-69
Notice of violation
Operative Text
A. Whenever the chief officer determines that there has been a violation or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this code, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of such violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible for such violation. Such notice shall be in writing and shall specify the alleged violation and shall provide for compliance within such time as specified by the chief officer and shall be served upon the responsible party or parties. B. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such responsible party or parties if a copy is served upon the responsible party or parties; or if a copy thereof is sent by registered 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 registered mail on the same day it is posted to the owner, agent, operator or occupant or by such other method authorized for the personal service of a summons under the Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of New York. Such notice shall inform the person to whom it is directed of his right to apply in writing within such time as may be designated in such notice for a hearing before the chief officer of the Bureau or his designated assistant. Such notice may contain an outline of remedial action which will affect compliance with the provisions of this code and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Section 121-69 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which the chief officer of the Bureau notifies responsible parties when a code violation has been found or is reasonably suspected. The notice must be written, must identify the alleged violation, and must set a deadline for coming into compliance. It can be delivered in person, by registered mail to the last known address, or by conspicuous posting on the affected building combined with registered mail — and it must inform the recipient of their right to request a hearing in writing within the timeframe stated in the notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Rensselaer's housing code should be aware that under § 121-69, a compliant operator keeps current contact information and mailing addresses on file with the city, since notice of a violation is legally valid even when sent to a last known address or posted on the building. Operators who receive a written notice of violation typically review the specified deficiency, note the compliance deadline set by the chief officer, and take advantage of the right to request a hearing in writing if they wish to contest the alleged violation. Keeping records of all registered mail and any remedial steps taken is a practice consistent with responding to notices issued under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 121-69 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances, tenants and other occupants are among the parties who may receive a notice of violation when a code issue is identified at their building. The provision guarantees that anyone who receives such a notice has the right to request a hearing in writing before the chief officer or a designated assistant within the timeframe specified in the notice itself. Tenants who believe a housing code issue exists at their property may contact the Bureau to understand how a complaint is initiated, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain what rights attach once a notice of violation is issued under this section.
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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