Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-9
Revocation of license (Buffalo Property Managers Ordinance)
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A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked or suspended for cause by the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services after notice and a hearing. Any violation of or failure to comply with any of the laws or ordinances applicable to the management of residential properties shall be cause for revocation or suspension. The Commissioner may consider such factors, including, but not limited to, the property manager's conduct during the license period, including relevant criminal or housing court actions and dispositions, the nature and disposition of any notices of violation from the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication issued for conduct at any of the properties included on said license, the nature and frequency of complaints about the properties generated from, among other sources, Police Department incident reports, 911 calls, 311 reports, property inspection reports and other verifiable information reported to the City.
Under Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-9, the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services has authority to revoke or suspend a residential property management license when there is cause to do so, following notice and a hearing. Any violation of laws or ordinances governing residential property management can constitute grounds for such action. In evaluating cause, the Commissioner may weigh a broad range of factors, including the property manager's conduct during the license period, criminal or housing court history, notices of violation from the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication, and complaint data drawn from police reports, 911 calls, 311 reports, and property inspection records.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under a Buffalo residential property license should be aware that ch. 265 § 265-9 ties license retention directly to ongoing legal compliance and conduct. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, promptly address notices of violation, and avoid patterns of conduct that generate repeated complaints through channels such as 311, 911, or police incident reports. Because the Commissioner may review the full history of a license period—including court dispositions and inspection records—operators typically keep thorough documentation of maintenance activity and corrective actions taken at each licensed property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-9 gives tenants an indirect but meaningful avenue of recourse: documented complaints submitted through 311, 911 calls, or property inspection requests can become part of the record the Commissioner reviews when evaluating whether a property manager's license should be revoked or suspended. Tenants who experience ongoing violations of housing laws or ordinances at their residence may find it useful to understand that such complaints, along with Bureau of Administrative Adjudication notices and court actions, are among the factors that can trigger a license proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations in Buffalo can help residents understand how to document conditions and what city channels are available for reporting housing concerns under this provision.
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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