Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 169 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 169-17
Emergency action
Operative Text
A. Whenever the Enforcement Officer finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate attention to protect the public health or safety, he or she may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he or she deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the enforcement officer, he or she shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, the Enforcement Officer shall continue such order in effect or modify or withdraw it. B. When an emergency exists, as set forth in Subsection A above, which emergency requires immediate corrective action to protect the public health and/or safety, the Enforcement Officer shall be authorized to expend such monies as he determines is necessary to correct whatever condition which threatens public health and/or safety, and the expenditure shall become a lien on the property involved without the prior notification procedures set forth above. After such emergency expenditure, the Enforcement Officer shall notify the property owner of the emergency expenditure and the reasons for such expenditure by certified mail, return receipt requested, and thereafter, if the Village is not reimbursed for the emergency expenditure within 30 days after the receipt of the notification letter to the address listed on the Village Tax Roll for the subject property, the expenditure shall become a lien on the property as set forth in § 169-16B and C and an additional one-hundred-dollar administrative fee shall be added to the expenditure.
Section 169-17 of Haverstraw Village's Code of Ordinances grants the Enforcement Officer authority to act immediately when a public health or safety emergency arises, without waiting for prior notice or a hearing. An emergency order takes effect the moment it is issued, and anyone named in the order must comply right away. A post-order hearing is available upon petition, after which the Enforcement Officer may keep, modify, or withdraw the order. If the Village spends money to correct the emergency condition itself, that expenditure can become a lien on the property, with an additional $100 administrative fee added if the owner does not reimburse the Village within 30 days of receiving certified-mail notification.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 169-17, property owners and managers should understand that an Enforcement Officer can issue an emergency order requiring immediate corrective action without advance notice if a health or safety threat is identified on the property. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that prevents emergencies from arising in the first place, reducing the risk of an emergency order being issued. If the Village steps in and performs emergency corrective work, the cost—plus a $100 administrative fee if unpaid within 30 days of certified-mail notice—can be placed as a lien against the property, so prompt reimbursement upon notification is the standard practice of diligent owners.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 169-17 establishes that when a housing-related emergency threatens public health or safety, the Enforcement Officer has authority to act immediately to protect occupants and the public, which can be relevant to tenants living in unsafe conditions. If an emergency order is issued affecting a property where you live, the order is effective immediately and the responsible party must comply without delay. Tenants who believe an emergency condition exists in their housing may consider contacting the Haverstraw Village Enforcement Officer directly, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available under this provision.
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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