Southeast, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-12
Revocation
Operative Text
A. The Code Enforcement Officer shall revoke a rental occupancy permit where he or she finds that the permit holder has caused, permitted, suffered or allowed violations to exist and remain upon the premises for which such permit has been issued for a period of 14 business days or more after written notice has been given to the permit holder or the managing agent of such rental dwelling unit of a violation of the Multiple Residence Law , New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or a violation of this chapter or other chapter of the Town Code. The 14-day time period shall commence from the post mark on the notice of violation. Revocation of a permit under this subsection cannot be done by a devisee or assistant of the Code Enforcement Officer. B. An appeal from such revocation may be taken by the permit holder to the Town Board, by written request, made within 30 days from the date of such revocation. The Town Board shall hold a duly noticed public hearing on such appeal within 30 days after receipt of written notice of such appeal, and after such hearing shall make written findings, a conclusion and a decision either sustaining such permit revocation or reinstating such permit within 30 days after the close of such public hearing. Unless the Town Board directs otherwise in circumstances constituting serious threats to health and safety, the filing of an appeal shall stay the effectiveness of a permit revocation until the Town Board has considered and ruled upon the issue.
Under Southeast, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-12, a rental occupancy permit may be revoked when a permit holder has allowed code violations—under the Multiple Residence Law, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or the Town Code—to persist for 14 or more business days after written notice is delivered. The 14-day clock starts from the postmark on the notice of violation. A permit holder who disagrees with a revocation may appeal in writing to the Town Board within 30 days, triggering a public hearing process; in most cases, filing the appeal automatically pauses the revocation while the Board deliberates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Southeast, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-12 generally track the postmark date on any written notice of violation and resolve cited deficiencies well within the 14-business-day window to avoid permit revocation. Maintaining clear records of corrective actions—work orders, inspection reports, and correspondence—supports a showing that violations were addressed promptly. If a revocation does occur, compliant operators typically submit a written appeal to the Town Board within the 30-day deadline, which ordinarily stays the revocation pending the Board's decision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 108-12 of Southeast's Code of Ordinances establishes that a landlord's failure to correct code violations within 14 business days of written notice can result in the loss of the rental occupancy permit for the affected unit. Tenants who observe persistent violations may find it useful to document conditions and contact the Code Enforcement Officer, since the permit-revocation process is triggered by the officer's findings. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how a pending or completed revocation under § 108-12 may affect their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
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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