Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-76
Notice of intent to order vacation
Operative Text
Whenever the chief officer determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation as provided in § 121-75 , he shall include such finding within the notice of violation provided for in § 121-69 , and he shall also include a statement of his intent to order the premises to be vacated and to post necessary notices on the dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit, if compliance with the provisions of the notice of violation has not been secured.
Section 121-76 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances establishes a procedural step that occurs when the chief officer finds a dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house, or rooming unit unfit for human habitation under § 121-75. That finding must be included in the notice of violation issued under § 121-69, and the notice must also state the officer's intent to order the premises vacated and to post notices on the property if the violations are not corrected. This provision essentially gives occupants and owners advance warning that a vacation order and physical posting may follow if the cited conditions are not remedied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 121-76, a property owner who receives a notice of violation that includes an unfitness finding should understand that the document also serves as formal advance notice of a potential vacation order. Compliant operators generally treat such a notice as a firm deadline, moving promptly to address every cited condition before the compliance period expires to avoid the property being posted and ordered vacated. Keeping records of all remediation steps taken in response to a § 121-69 notice is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 121-76 means that if a tenant receives or is aware of a notice of violation that declares the unit unfit for human habitation, that same notice should contain a statement warning that the chief officer may order the premises vacated and post notices on the property if repairs are not made. Tenants who receive such a notice, or who believe their unit may meet the unfitness standard under § 121-75, can document conditions, retain copies of any official notices, and reach out to local tenant-rights organizations or housing agencies for information about available options. Understanding the timeline stated in the § 121-69 notice can help tenants know when a vacation order might become imminent.
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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