Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-60
Service of violation orders
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A. A violation order may be served either personally or by delivering to and leaving a copy thereof with the person to whom such order is directed, or if the person to whom such order is directed cannot be found within the Village of Great Neck after diligent search shall have been made for him, then such order may be served by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the premises where such violation is alleged to exist or to which said order may refer and also depositing a copy thereof in a post office, branch post office or a post office box legally maintained by the Government of the United States in Great Neck, New York, enclosed in a sealed, post-paid wrapper addressed to said person at his last known place of residence. B. A violation order may be served by any officer or employee of the Village or by any other person designated or authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Village.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-60 establishes the methods by which a violation order may be legally delivered to the person it is directed at. Personal delivery is the primary method, but if the recipient cannot be located within the Village after a diligent search, the order may instead be served by posting a copy on the affected premises and mailing a copy to the person's last known address. The order may be served by any Village officer, employee, or other person the Board of Trustees has authorized to do so.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-60, property owners and managers who receive a violation order should be aware that service is considered valid whether delivered in person, posted on the property, or sent by mail to their last known address. Compliant operators generally keep their contact information and mailing address current with the Village so that official notices reach them promptly. Maintaining accurate records of any correspondence related to a violation order helps ensure timely awareness of and response to any compliance deadlines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-60 governs how violation orders are formally delivered, which can affect whether a tenant or other party has received legally sufficient notice of a housing violation. Tenants who believe a violation order was improperly served, or who want to understand the status of a violation affecting their home, may wish to contact the Village of Great Neck directly to review official records. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain what options may be available when questions arise about notice and service of violation orders.
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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