Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 § 270-2
Procedures (Buffalo Eviction for Illegal Drug Use Ordinance)
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The procedures applicable to summary proceedings to recover possession of real property under state law shall be applicable to any proceeding brought under this chapter.
Section 270-2 of Buffalo's Code of Ordinances establishes that the procedural rules governing summary proceedings for recovering possession of real property under New York State law also apply to any local proceeding brought under Chapter 270. In other words, the same step-by-step legal process used in state-level eviction or possession cases carries over into Buffalo's local housing proceedings. This provision does not create new procedures but instead incorporates existing state procedural standards by reference.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 270-2 of Buffalo's Code of Ordinances, operators initiating a proceeding under Chapter 270 are generally expected to follow the same procedural requirements that apply to summary proceedings under New York State law. Compliant property managers typically ensure that notices, filings, and timelines conform to those state-level procedural standards, since they govern the local process as well. Familiarity with both the state summary proceeding rules and Chapter 270 is generally part of how operators navigate these cases.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 270-2 means that the procedural protections built into New York State's summary proceeding rules—such as notice requirements and hearing rights—apply equally in proceedings brought under Buffalo's Chapter 270. Tenants facing such a proceeding can look to those state procedural standards as a framework for understanding what steps must be taken before and during the case. Tenant-rights organizations in Buffalo can help explain how these procedures work in practice and what options may be available.
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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