Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-79
Removal of posted notice
Operative Text
No person shall deface or remove the posted notice from any dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit which has been designated as unfit for human habitation, except as provided in § 121-78 .
Section 121-79 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone from defacing or removing an official notice that has been posted on a dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house, or rooming unit that has been declared unfit for human habitation. The only exception to this prohibition is the process outlined in § 121-78, which governs when and how such notices may lawfully come down. The rule applies broadly to all persons, meaning neither owners, occupants, nor third parties may tamper with these postings outside that authorized process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Rensselaer Code ch. 121 § 121-79 generally ensure that any official "unfit for human habitation" notice remains intact and visible on the affected property until it is removed through the lawful procedure described in § 121-78. Compliant operators document the condition of posted notices and avoid any action—or direction to employees or contractors—that could constitute defacing or removing the posting. Pursuing the remediation and reinspection pathway under § 121-78 is the recognized route to having such a notice legitimately taken down.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Rensselaer Code ch. 121 § 121-79, tenants living in or near a unit posted as unfit for human habitation have an interest in knowing that the notice is legally protected from removal or defacement by anyone, including a landlord, until the conditions are properly addressed under § 121-78. If a tenant observes that such a notice has been tampered with or removed without the property being cleared through the proper process, that may be relevant information to bring to the attention of the local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rensselaer's housing code can help residents understand what the posting means for their situation and what general options exist.
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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