Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 173 § 173-12
Service of notice of violation
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Notice of noncompliance with this article shall be made: A. By delivering to, and leaving a copy of a notice of violation of this article with, any person or persons violating the provisions of this article. B. By sending, by registered or certified mail, a notice of violation to the owner or managing agent at the address on file in the landlord registration statement. C. By sending, if no such address is on file, a notice of violation to the most current address in the City Assessor's Office, by registered or certified mail, to the owner and managing agent. D. If such person or persons cannot be served by any of the aforesaid methods, then such notice or order may be served by posting the same in a conspicuous place upon the non-owner-occupied property where such violation is alleged to exist, or upon the rental property to which such notice may refer, which shall be the equivalent of personal service of said notice upon all parties, including the owner and/or managing agent of the non-owner-occupied property. E. By any other method or service authorized pursuant to the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules.
Section 173-12 of Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 173 establishes the official methods by which the city may deliver a notice of violation to a landlord, owner, or managing agent when a rental housing rule is allegedly broken. Valid delivery methods include in-person hand-off, registered or certified mail to the address on file in the landlord registration statement or the City Assessor's records, conspicuous posting on the property when other methods fail, and any service method permitted under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules. A notice served by any of these methods carries the same legal weight as personal service on all relevant parties.
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Under § 173-12, keeping an accurate, current address on file in the landlord registration statement is a practical cornerstone of compliance, because that address is the first place the city will send a certified or registered mail notice of violation. Compliant operators also ensure their managing agent's contact information is up to date, since the provision specifically names managing agents as recipients. When an address is missing or outdated, the city may fall back on Assessor's Office records or even property posting, which can result in a notice being legally effective even if the owner never physically receives it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 173-12 governs how the city formally notifies landlords and managing agents of violations of Beacon's rental housing article, which is relevant context for tenants who have reported a housing condition or code issue. When a violation notice has been properly served under this provision—whether by mail, in person, or by posting—the landlord is legally on notice regardless of whether they claim they never received it. Tenants who want to understand whether a violation has been formally issued may consult Beacon's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how to track the status of a complaint.
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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