Cal. Civ. Code § 306
Service of notices and orders
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§ 306. Service of notices and orders. Every notice or order issued by the department relative to a premises shall be served at least thirty days before the time for compliance therewith. It shall be sufficient service of a departmental notice or order, if it is posted in a conspicuous place upon the premises affected and a copy thereof mailed, on the same day it is posted, to the person to whom it is directed at the address filed by him in the department, and, if his address is not so filed in the department, then in such case, such notice shall be sent by registered mail to his last known address or place of residence.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 306, when a government department issues a notice or order concerning a residential premises, it must be served at least thirty days before the deadline for compliance. The notice is considered properly served when it is both posted visibly on the affected property and mailed on that same day to the recipient's address on file with the department — or, if no address is on file, sent by registered mail to the person's last known address or residence. This rule establishes the minimum procedural steps the department must follow to put property owners and other responsible parties on notice of required actions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to departmental notices under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 306 generally keep a current mailing address on file with the relevant department, since that filed address is the one used for official correspondence. A compliant operator monitors both physical postings on their property and incoming mail so that departmental notices are not overlooked, given that the thirty-day compliance clock begins running from the date of proper service. Maintaining accurate contact information with the department is a routine administrative practice that helps ensure notices reach the right person without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 306 establishes the procedures by which official notices and orders about a building must be delivered, which can be relevant to tenants who want to understand whether their landlord has been formally notified of a housing condition or violation. If a departmental order was not served in the manner this provision requires — posted on the premises and mailed on the same day — that procedural gap may be significant in any related proceeding. Tenants who have questions about whether proper notice was given in connection with a building issue may find it useful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or a rent board, if one applies in their area, to learn more about how § 306 might bear on their 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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