Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-12
Penalties for offenses
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Notice of violation shall be served upon the owner of record; provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner if a copy thereof is delivered to him/her personally or, if not found, by leaving a copy thereof at his/her usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion, who shall be informed of the contents thereof, or by sending a copy thereof by mail to his/her last known address or, if the letter with the copy is returned showing it has not been delivered to him/her, by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice. A. Service of notice. Whenever the Director of Code Enforcement and/or his/her designee determines that there has been or is a violation or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been or is a violation of any provision of this chapter, he/she shall give notice of such violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor. Such notice shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification; (3) Specify the violation which exists and the remedial action required; and (4) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires. B. Prosecution of violation. In case any violation order is not promptly complied with, the Director of Code Enforcement and/or his/her designee may: (1) Request the legal representative of the City to institute an appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity against the person responsible for the violation, ordering him/her: (a) To restrain, correct or remove the violation or refrain from any further execution of work; (b) To restrain or correct the erection, installation, or alteration of such building; or (c) To require the removal of work in violation. (2) Request a court of competent jurisdiction to: (a) Appoint a receiver for the property in violation, to collect the rents and correct the violations; or (b) Enforce the penalty provisions of this chapter. C. Penalties for offenses. Every person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for more than one year, or both.
Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-12 establishes the process by which the Director of Code Enforcement notifies responsible parties of housing code violations and the steps that follow if those violations are not corrected. Written notices must identify the property, describe the specific violation, and allow a reasonable time for correction. If a violation order goes unaddressed, the city may pursue legal action in court, including seeking a receiver to collect rents and remedy violations. Ultimately, anyone convicted of violating the chapter faces a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment, or both.
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Under Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-12, compliant property owners generally respond promptly to any written notice of violation issued by the Director of Code Enforcement, completing the required remedial action within the time period specified in the notice. Operators who ignore or delay compliance risk the city requesting court intervention, which can include appointment of a receiver to manage the property and collect rents. Maintaining records of corrective actions taken in response to notices 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.
Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-12 gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: when a landlord fails to correct a cited housing violation, the Director of Code Enforcement can escalate the matter to court, and a judge may appoint a receiver to take over rent collection and fix the problems. Tenants who are aware of unresolved violations at their property can contact the Troy Department of Code Enforcement to inquire about the status of any outstanding notices. Tenant-rights organizations in the Troy area can help residents understand how this enforcement process may relate to their housing situation.
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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