Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-33
Removal of placard
Operative Text
No person shall deface nor remove the placard from any dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit which has been designated as unfit for human habitation, except as provided in § 748-32 .
Section 748-33 of Canandaigua's Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone from defacing or removing an official placard that has been posted on a dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house, or rooming unit that has been declared unfit for human habitation. The only lawful exception to this prohibition is the process described in § 748-32, which governs how such a designation may be lifted. The placard serves as a public notice of the property's condemned status and must remain intact until that process is completed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Canandaigua Code ch. 748 § 748-33 generally ensure that any unfit-for-habitation placard posted on their property is left undisturbed. Compliant operators understand that removal or defacement of such a placard is prohibited unless the conditions outlined in § 748-32 have been satisfied and the designation has been officially lifted. Keeping records of any remediation steps taken and communicating with the relevant municipal authority is how operators typically work toward lawful placard removal through the proper channel.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Canandaigua Code ch. 748 § 748-33, a placard marking a dwelling or unit as unfit for human habitation is legally protected from removal or defacement by anyone, including a landlord, until the process in § 748-32 is followed. If a tenant observes that such a placard has been removed or tampered with outside of that process, they may report the situation to the appropriate Canandaigua municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what a posted placard means for their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
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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