Trenton — Ch. 8 Art. III Property Maintenance § 8-193
Notice to violator
Operative Text
Whenever the officer determines there has been a violation of this article or has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, or whenever the officer has condemned a structure or equipment under the provisions of this article, notice shall be given to the owner or the person responsible in the manner as prescribed below. If the officer has condemned the property or part thereof, he shall give notice to the owner and the occupants of his intent to post the property, to order equipment out of service and that the occupants vacate the premises. Such notice shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification; (3) Include a statement of the reason why it is being posted; (4) Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time for the repairs and improvements required to bring the structure into compliance with the provisions of this article and other applicable codes and ordinances.
Under Trenton Ch. 8 Art. III § 8-193, when a code enforcement officer finds or reasonably suspects a property maintenance violation, or condemns a structure or equipment, the officer must deliver written notice to the owner or responsible party. That notice must identify the property, explain the reason for the action, and include a correction order giving a reasonable timeframe to fix the problem. If the property is condemned, the notice must also inform both the owner and any occupants of the intent to post the property, take equipment out of service, and require the premises to be vacated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-193, a compliant property owner or manager ensures they can be reached to receive official written notices from Trenton code enforcement officers. When such a notice arrives, operators generally review the stated correction order carefully, noting the property description, the cited reason for the violation, and the deadline for bringing the structure into compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Keeping records of all correspondence with the enforcement officer and acting within the correction order's timeframe are practices associated with maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-193 of Trenton's Property Maintenance Code gives occupants the right to receive written notice before they can be required to vacate a condemned property, and that notice must explain why the property is being posted and what action is being taken. Tenants who receive — or believe they should have received — such a notice can review it for the required elements, including the property description and the reason for condemnation. Tenant-rights organizations in Trenton can help occupants understand what the notice means and what general options may be available when a property is condemned or a violation is cited under this article.
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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