Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 310-11
Emergencies
Operative Text
Whenever the Building Inspector or enforcement official finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate attention to protect the public health or safety, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, such order shall take effect immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the Building Inspector or the local justice court shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, the Building Inspector or court shall continue such order in effect or shall modify or withdraw it.
Section 310-11 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances authorizes the Building Inspector or enforcement official to issue an emergency order without prior notice or a hearing when an immediate threat to public health or safety is identified. Such an order takes effect the moment it is issued and requires immediate compliance from whoever it is directed to. The person subject to the order retains the right to petition for a hearing before the Building Inspector or a local justice court, after which the order may be continued, modified, or withdrawn.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 310-11, a property owner or manager who receives an emergency order from the Building Inspector must act on it immediately, as the provision explicitly removes any waiting period that might otherwise apply. Compliant operators typically document the steps taken to address the identified emergency and keep records of all communications with the enforcement official. If the order is disputed, the provision provides a path to petition the Building Inspector or local justice court for a hearing, at which the order's continuation, modification, or withdrawal can be considered.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 310-11 can affect tenants when an emergency order is issued for a building or unit, potentially requiring immediate action that may impact occupancy or living conditions. Tenants who are directly subject to such an order have the right under this provision to petition the Building Inspector or the local justice court for a hearing as soon as possible. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's housing code can help residents understand how an emergency order under § 310-11 may interact with their lease rights and what options exist for seeking review.
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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