Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-34
Vacated dwelling made secure
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The owner, agent or operator of any dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit which has been designated as unfit for human habitation and vacated shall make such dwelling, dwelling unit, lodging house, lodging unit, rooming house or rooming unit safe and secure in whatever manner the Code Enforcement Officer shall deem necessary. Any vacant building, open at the doors and windows, if unguarded, shall be deemed dangerous to human life and a nuisance within the meaning of this provision.
Under Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-34, when a dwelling or rooming unit is officially declared unfit for human habitation and vacated, the property must be made safe and secure in whatever way the Code Enforcement Officer determines is necessary. Any vacant building left open at doors or windows without a guard is treated as dangerous to human life and constitutes a nuisance under this provision. The rule applies broadly to dwellings, dwelling units, lodging houses, lodging units, rooming houses, and rooming units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners subject to § 748-34 of the Canandaigua Code of Ordinances generally ensure that any property designated unfit for human habitation is promptly secured in the manner directed by the Code Enforcement Officer. Compliant operators typically board up or otherwise close off all doors and windows so that the vacant structure is not left open and unguarded. Maintaining documentation of the steps taken to secure the property is a common practice among operators managing vacated units under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-34 of the Canandaigua Code of Ordinances establishes that a vacated building left open and unguarded is officially considered a nuisance and dangerous to human life, which may be relevant to tenants living near or previously residing in such a property. Tenants who observe a vacated dwelling left unsecured can report the condition to the Canandaigua Code Enforcement Officer, who holds authority under this provision to direct the owner to remedy the situation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help explain how this provision may intersect with other rights or remedies available in a given situation.
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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