Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-17
Extension of compliance time
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The Code Enforcement Officer may extend the compliance time specified in any order issued under the provisions of this chapter or other law or ordinance designated where there is evidence of intent to comply within the period specified, provided that reasonable conditions exist which prevent immediate compliance.
Section 748-17 of Canandaigua's Code of Ordinances gives the Code Enforcement Officer discretionary authority to grant additional time beyond a compliance deadline set in an enforcement order. Two conditions must both be present for an extension to be available: the party subject to the order must show a genuine intent to comply, and there must be reasonable circumstances that make immediate compliance impractical. The provision does not create an automatic right to more time; the decision rests with the Code Enforcement Officer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 748-17, property owners who receive a compliance order but face genuine obstacles to meeting the stated deadline may seek an extension from the Code Enforcement Officer. Operators who document their intent to comply—through contractor agreements, material orders, permit applications, or similar evidence—and who can articulate the specific conditions preventing timely completion are generally in the strongest position when making such a request. Maintaining clear records of remediation efforts is a common practice among operators navigating the extension process under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-17 governs how landlords may receive extra time to fix code violations, which can affect the timeline for repairs in a rental unit. Tenants should be aware that an extension does not eliminate the landlord's obligation to comply—it only adjusts the deadline under conditions reviewed by the Code Enforcement Officer. Tenants who believe an extension is being misused or that conditions remain hazardous may consider contacting the Canandaigua Code Enforcement Office directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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