Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-9
Notice of inspection
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The Director shall serve written notice of the date and time of any inspection to be conducted under this chapter, by mailing such notice by first-class mail at least 14 calendar days prior to the date of inspection. The Director shall mail the notice to the occupants of each rental housing unit, the owner, and the local contact representative to the addresses provided on the registration application, as described above. The Director or his or her designee shall prepare this notice as soon as is practicable upon their discovery that the property to be inspected has been transferred via deed.
Under Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-9, the Director of the relevant city department is required to provide advance written notice before conducting a rental housing inspection. This notice must be sent by first-class mail at least 14 calendar days before the scheduled inspection date, and it must be addressed to the unit occupants, the property owner, and the local contact representative using the addresses on file from the registration application. When a property changes hands through a deed transfer, the Director is also required to prepare and send a new notice as soon as practicable after learning of that transfer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to inspections under Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-9 generally ensure that current, accurate mailing addresses for themselves and their local contact representative are maintained on their registration application, since the required 14-day advance notice is sent to those addresses. Compliant operators also keep track of any deed transfers involving their rental properties, as a change in ownership triggers a separate notice obligation for the Director. Keeping registration records up to date helps ensure that all parties receive timely notice and that inspections proceed without administrative complications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-9, tenants living in rental housing units are entitled to receive written notice of any scheduled inspection at least 14 calendar days in advance, mailed to the address on file with the city. If a tenant does not receive this required advance notice, that may be relevant to how the inspection was conducted under the chapter's rules. Tenants who believe proper notice was not provided can look into contacting the Director's office directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their options.
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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