Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-69
Abatement of hazards in emergencies
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Whenever any violation of this chapter, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, causes a direct hazard or immediate danger to the health and safety of the occupants of a building or the public and has not been corrected in the time specified by the order issued, the Building Inspector may take such direct action as is necessary to abate the hazard or danger, including demolition. Expenses incurred in the execution of such orders shall be recovered as provided herein.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-69 establishes that when a code violation creates an immediate hazard to building occupants or the public and the responsible party has not corrected it within the ordered timeframe, the Building Inspector is authorized to step in and take whatever direct action is needed to eliminate the danger — up to and including demolishing the structure. The costs the municipality incurs in carrying out that emergency action can be recovered through the mechanisms provided elsewhere in the chapter. This provision gives local government a last-resort tool to address urgent safety threats without waiting for voluntary compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-69, property owners who receive a correction order and fail to remedy a violation within the specified time risk having the Building Inspector intervene directly — potentially including demolition — at the owner's expense. Compliant operators generally treat correction orders as firm deadlines, prioritize repairs that involve structural or habitability hazards, and document completed work to demonstrate timely compliance. Because the municipality can recover its abatement costs from the property owner, unaddressed violations can result in significant financial liability beyond any other penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-69 is designed to protect building occupants and the public by giving the Building Inspector authority to act when a hazardous violation goes uncorrected. Tenants who believe a condition in their building poses an immediate danger may report it to the Evans Building Inspector's office, which can trigger an inspection and, if warranted, an emergency correction order. Tenant-rights organizations can help occupants understand what options are generally available when a landlord fails to address a hazardous condition in a timely manner.
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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