Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-82
Order to demolish
Operative Text
Whenever a notice of violation as provided in § 121-81 of this code has not been complied with, the chief officer may order the building demolished. Such order shall be served on the same parties provided in § 121-81 and in the same manner as provided for service of notice of violation in § 121-69 , and demolition shall be completed within the time specified by the chief officer of the Bureau.
Section 121-82 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances establishes a process by which a building may be ordered demolished when a prior notice of violation issued under § 121-81 has not been complied with. The chief officer of the Bureau holds the authority to issue such a demolition order, which must be served on the same parties and in the same manner as the original violation notice. The order sets a specific deadline by which demolition must be completed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 121-82, property owners who have received a notice of violation under § 121-81 and have not brought the building into compliance risk receiving a formal demolition order from the chief officer of the Bureau. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any § 121-81 notice, document all remediation steps taken, and communicate with the Bureau before any deadline lapses. Receiving a demolition order triggers a separate service process and a mandatory completion timeline set by the chief officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 121-82 means that a building where you live could be subject to a demolition order if the landlord has failed to comply with a prior notice of violation under § 121-81. Tenants who become aware of an outstanding violation notice or a demolition order may wish to contact the City of Rensselaer's Bureau directly to understand the status and timeline of any such order. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand their options when a building faces enforcement action of this nature.
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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