Binghamton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-4
Enforcement
Operative Text
A. Whenever the Director of Code Enforcement and/or a Code Enforcement Inspector determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted thereto, he or she shall give notice of the alleged violation to the person or persons responsible according to the procedures set forth in this chapter. The notices shall: (1) Be put in writing. (2) Include a specific statement of the reasons why it is being issued with reference to the sections of this chapter deemed to be violated. (3) Except where major repair work is required, establish the following time limits for remedial action: (a) In cases of emergency, the responsible party shall have 24 hours to commence work to correct, alleviate or eliminate the emergency condition, and 72 hours to reasonably complete such work. (b) In the case of high grass complaints pursuant to § 265-13H of this chapter, the responsible party shall have 48 hours to correct the violation. (c) In the case of violations of this chapter for which specific compliance time limitations are cited, those limitations shall apply. (d) All other violations shall be repaired within five days of the responsible party receiving notice of such violations except when, for good cause shown, the Director of Code Enforcement grants an extension of time in writing. (4) Be served upon, or sent by mail to, the owner or his or her agent, or the occupant, or both, as the case may require. (5) Have a copy retained on file in the Code Enforcement Bureau for inspection by the owner or his or her agent, or the occupant, or the general public. (6) Notices may also contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. B. Should any violations for which a person is cited fail to be corrected within the required time period, the Code Enforcement Director shall be authorized to issue an appearance ticket for such violation, returnable in City Court.
Section 265-4 of Binghamton's Code of Ordinances Chapter 265 establishes the process by which the city's Code Enforcement Bureau notifies responsible parties of alleged housing or property violations. Written notices must specify which code sections are allegedly violated and set deadlines for correction that vary by severity: 24–72 hours for emergencies, 48 hours for high-grass complaints, and five days for most other violations, with extensions available for good cause. If a violation is not corrected within the required timeframe, the Code Enforcement Director may issue an appearance ticket requiring the responsible party to appear in City Court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Binghamton Code Chapter 265 should be aware that under § 265-4, any written violation notice they receive will specify the exact code sections at issue and the applicable correction deadline—ranging from as little as 24 hours for emergencies to five days for general violations. Compliant operators typically act promptly upon receipt of a notice, document all remedial work undertaken, and, when a deadline cannot reasonably be met, request a written extension from the Director of Code Enforcement before the deadline expires. Failure to correct a cited violation within the required period can result in an appearance ticket returnable in Binghamton City Court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 265-4 of Binghamton's Code Chapter 265, tenants have the right to know that violation notices issued by the Code Enforcement Bureau are public records kept on file and available for inspection by occupants as well as the general public. If a tenant believes a property condition violates Chapter 265, they can contact the Code Enforcement Bureau to inquire about any existing notices or to report a potential violation, which may trigger the formal notice and correction process described in this section. Tenants who face unresolved conditions after a notice period has passed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Binghamton's code enforcement procedures for guidance on available options.
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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