Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-11
Violations and enforcement
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A. Whenever the City Code Enforcement Officer finds that there has been a violation of these standards, the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a notice of violation and order to remedy to the person or persons responsible. The order shall: (1) Be in writing. (2) Identify the premises. (3) Specify the violation and remedial action to be taken. (4) Provide a reasonable time limit for compliance. (5) State the time within which an appeal may be taken. (6) If the violation constitutes a public nuisance or renders the premises dangerous or unsafe, include, in the order, a statement that if the violation is not remedied within the time limit specified in the order, the City may remedy the violation. B. A notice of violation and order may be served as follows: (1) By personal service upon the tenant(s). (2) By posting a copy thereof on the door of the tenant(s) premises, or if access thereto is denied, by posting a copy thereof on the outside door of the building and mailing a copy to the tenant(s) in a postpaid wrapper addressed to the tenant(s). C. In case the tenant(s) shall fail, neglect or refuse to remove, eliminate or abate the violation, or in the case that the owner, lessor or agent fails to cause the tenant(s) to remove the violation within the time specified, the Code Enforcement Officer shall forward the notice of violation to the Corporation Counsel who shall prosecute same as provided herein. D. If the violation constitutes a public nuisance or renders the premises dangerous or unsafe, and the violation order has been served, but the violation has not been remedied within the time limit specified in such violation order, the City may remedy the violation.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-11 establishes the process by which the City Code Enforcement Officer identifies and addresses housing standard violations. When a violation is found, a written notice is issued to the responsible party, specifying what must be corrected and within what timeframe. If the violation is not remedied in time—especially when it constitutes a public nuisance or creates unsafe conditions—the City itself may step in to correct it, and the matter may be referred to the Corporation Counsel for prosecution.
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Under Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-11, compliant property owners and managers generally respond promptly to any notice of violation and order to remedy issued by the Code Enforcement Officer. Operators typically ensure that tenants are made aware of required corrective actions and that violations are resolved within the timeframe specified in the order. Failure to cause tenants to remove a violation within the stated period can result in the matter being forwarded to the Corporation Counsel for prosecution, or the City taking direct remedial action at the owner's potential expense.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-11 outlines how tenants may receive a notice of violation—either by personal service or by posting on the premises—and what obligations follow. Tenants who receive such a notice have a specified time to remedy the identified violation, and the order must also state the window within which an appeal may be taken. Tenants who believe a notice was issued in error or have questions about their rights under this provision may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or consulting with a housing attorney to understand available options, including the appeal process described in the order.
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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