Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-8
Grounds for revocation or nonrenewal of permit
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A. The following findings, upon substantial evidence and which shall be made in accordance with § 165-13 of this chapter, shall be grounds for revocation or nonrenewal of a rental permit for the particular rental building or structure at issue: (1) The owner is a habitual violator as described in § 165-29 ; (2) The premises are a public nuisance as defined by § 237-18 or § 166-31 of the Village of Johnson City Code. (3) Three or more violations of this chapter have occurred either at a particular rental building or structure within a twelve-month period, and the owner failed to correct such violations within the time period given by notice and/or has been required to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction for such failure(s), and the owner was found by the Code Enforcement Office, court, or Zoning Board of Appeals, where applicable, to have failed to correct the violations without good cause; (4) The owner, owner's agent, or anyone providing information on owner's behalf hereunder, provided materially false, misleading, or inaccurate information on any form submitted pursuant to this chapter; or (5) Unpaid fees imposed by the provisions of this chapter. B. Before a rental permit may be revoked or issuance or renewal denied, except in cases of emergencies, a notice of the violation(s) shall be sent pursuant to § 165-13 , and 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 their 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 them, 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 Board of Review for variance and/or an appeal of the Code Official's determination.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-8 establishes the specific grounds on which a rental permit may be revoked or not renewed, including habitual violations, public nuisance designations, repeated uncorrected code violations within a twelve-month period, submission of false information, and unpaid fees. Before any revocation or denial takes effect — except in emergencies — the property owner is entitled to written notice and a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals, with at least seven days' advance notice. The Zoning Board's decision must rest on substantial evidence drawn from the record, and the Board may delay enforcement of a revocation for good cause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 165-8, operators of rental properties in Johnson City should maintain a consistent record of timely correcting code violations, paying all required fees, and submitting only accurate information on permit-related forms, since failures in any of these areas can trigger revocation or nonrenewal proceedings. When a notice of violation is issued, responding promptly within the stated correction period is critical, as three or more uncorrected violations within twelve months is itself a listed ground for permit action. If a revocation proceeding is initiated, § 165-8(B) guarantees the permittee the right to a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals, and property owners may also seek relief from New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code provisions through the State Department of State Codes Division Board of Review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-8 of the Johnson City Code gives tenants and community members a framework for understanding when a landlord's rental permit can be challenged or removed — including situations involving repeated unaddressed violations, public nuisance conditions, or fraudulent permit applications. Tenants who believe their building may meet one of these grounds can contact the Johnson City Code Enforcement Office to report conditions, since that office plays a central role in the findings that support revocation proceedings under § 165-8. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand how permit revocation proceedings may intersect with their housing stability and what options may be available to them.
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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