Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-30
Notice of intent to vacate
Operative Text
Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation as provided in § 748-29 , he shall include such findings within the violation order provided for in § 748-14 of this chapter, and he shall also include a statement of his intent to vacate and placard the dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit if compliance with the provision of the order has not been secured.
Under Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-30, when the Code Enforcement Officer finds that a dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house, or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation under § 748-29, that finding must be included in the formal violation order issued under § 748-14. The violation order must also state that the officer intends to vacate and placard the property if the required corrections are not made. This provision ensures that occupants and property owners receive advance written notice of the potential consequences before a vacate order is carried out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 748-30, a Code Enforcement Officer who determines a property is unfit for human habitation is required to document that finding in the violation order and explicitly warn of the intent to vacate and placard the property if compliance is not achieved. Property owners and managers who receive such a violation order should treat it as a serious, time-sensitive notice, since failure to bring the property into compliance can result in the property being officially vacated and posted as unfit. Operators who maintain properties in good repair and respond promptly to violation orders under § 748-14 are generally best positioned to avoid escalation to a vacate order under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-30 of the Canandaigua Code of Ordinances provides that if a Code Enforcement Officer finds a dwelling unit unfit for human habitation, tenants are entitled to receive written notice—through the formal violation order—that the officer intends to vacate and placard the property if violations are not corrected. This notice requirement is designed to give occupants advance warning before any displacement occurs. Tenants who receive or are aware of such a violation order may wish to contact the local Code Enforcement Office for information about the timeline and process, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization 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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