Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-18
Revocation or nonrenewal of permit
Operative Text
A. The following findings, upon substantial evidence, shall be grounds for revocation or nonrenewal of a Rental Permit: (1) The owner is a habitual violator as described in § 96-66 ; (2) The premises are a public nuisance property as described in the Village Code, § 130-18E , or its successor; or (3) Three or more violations of this chapter having occurred either at a particular rental building or structure within a twelve-month period. B. Before a rental permit may be revoked or issuance or renewal denied, except in cases of emergencies, the permittee or aggrieved person shall be entitled to a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals, which shall have appellate jurisdiction with regard to findings of fact upon which the Code Enforcement Officer has issued his or her decision. Written notice of the hearing shall be mailed to the permittee or served upon the aggrieved person no less than seven days in advance and shall apprise the recipient of the proceedings and potential consequences and the aggrieved person's right to be heard. At the hearing, the aggrieved person shall be entitled to be again apprised of the claims against him or her, must be given an opportunity to be heard in explanation or rebuttal, and shall have the right to confront witnesses. Determinations of the Zoning Board must be based upon substantial evidence and must incorporate the factual findings in the record as the basis for its determination. Prior convictions of offenses under this chapter from a court of competent jurisdiction shall be conclusive evidence of the violation(s) upon which such conviction was based. The Zoning Board, for good cause shown, may stay the enforcement of any revocation for such period as it deems appropriate. Persons seeking relief from applicable provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code may file a petition with the New York State Department of State Codes Division, Western Region Board of Review, for variance and/or an appeal of the code official's determination.
Section 96-18 of Geneseo's Code of Ordinances establishes the grounds and process by which a Rental Permit may be revoked or not renewed. Grounds include being a habitual violator, operating a public nuisance property, or accumulating three or more code violations at a single rental building within a twelve-month period. Before any revocation or denial takes effect (outside of emergencies), the permit holder is entitled to a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals, with at least seven days' written notice, the right to be heard, and the right to confront witnesses. The Zoning Board may also stay enforcement of a revocation for good cause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 96-18, operators of rental properties in Geneseo generally maintain compliance by avoiding repeated code violations, addressing nuisance conditions promptly, and keeping their properties from accumulating three or more violations within any twelve-month period. When a revocation or nonrenewal proceeding is initiated, a compliant operator typically responds to the written notice, appears at the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, and presents evidence or rebuttal as permitted by the process. Operators aware of issues related to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code may also explore the petition process with the New York State Department of State Codes Division, Western Region Board of Review, as referenced in § 96-18.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-18 provides procedural protections that affect tenants indirectly, since revocation or nonrenewal of a landlord's Rental Permit can have significant consequences for a rental property's legal operating status. Tenants who believe their building has accumulated repeated violations or constitutes a public nuisance may find it useful to understand that the Code Enforcement Officer and the Zoning Board of Appeals play roles in enforcement under this provision. Tenants navigating concerns related to § 96-18 may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand how permit revocation proceedings could affect their housing 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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