Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-116
Order to vacate
Operative Text
Whenever a notice and order, as provided in § 231-115 , has not been complied with, the chief officer of the Bureau may post a notice on the premises and order the premises or any part thereof to be vacated. A copy of such order to vacate shall be served on the owner, agent or operator and the occupant in the same manner as the case may require as provided for serving notice and order in § 231-108 .
Albany Code ch. 231 § 231-116 establishes a process by which the chief officer of the Bureau may escalate enforcement when a prior notice and order under § 231-115 has gone unheeded. At that point, the officer is authorized to post a physical notice on the property and formally order all or part of the premises to be vacated. Both the property's owner, agent, or operator and the occupant must receive a copy of the vacate order, served according to the procedures set out in § 231-108.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany Code ch. 231 § 231-116, a vacate order can be issued and posted directly on a property when a prior notice and order under § 231-115 has not been satisfied. Compliant operators generally address any cited violations promptly after receiving a § 231-115 notice to prevent escalation to this stage. Owners and their agents should ensure they maintain current contact information with the Bureau so that any service of a vacate order under § 231-108 procedures reaches the appropriate party without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany Code ch. 231 § 231-116 requires that occupants receive a copy of any vacate order served on the property, meaning tenants have a right to formal notice before being required to leave under this provision. If a vacate order is posted or served, tenants may wish to review whether the underlying § 231-115 notice and order process was properly followed, as procedural compliance can be relevant to any response. Tenants facing a vacate order may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options 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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