Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-3
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A. This chapter shall apply to the provisions and to premises within the scope of the New York State Uniform Code. B. Premises, buildings, or structures which do not conform thereto, in whole or in part, on the effective date, and which require substantial alterations or installations to satisfy any such requirements, although in violation thereof, a reasonable period of time shall be provided, up to one year after the effective date, within which premises, buildings, or structures are to be made to conform, except if a building or structure is found to be dangerous and unsafe, in which event prompt compliance with the New York State Uniform Code shall be undertaken and carried out.
Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-3 establishes that the city's housing and building regulations apply to all premises covered by the New York State Uniform Code. Properties that were already out of compliance when the ordinance took effect are generally given up to one year to come into conformance, provided the deficiencies require substantial work. However, any building or structure deemed dangerous or unsafe is not entitled to that grace period and must be brought into compliance promptly.
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Under ch. 139 § 139-3, operators of rental properties in Lackawanna are expected to ensure their buildings meet the standards of the New York State Uniform Code. Those who owned non-conforming properties at the time the chapter took effect had up to one year to complete substantial alterations or installations needed to achieve compliance. Properties flagged as dangerous or unsafe fall outside that grace period, and compliant operators generally address such conditions without delay to avoid enforcement action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 139 § 139-3 establishes that tenants living in premises covered by the New York State Uniform Code are entitled to the protections that code provides. If a building was non-conforming when the ordinance took effect, the law allowed a limited window—up to one year—for corrections, but conditions deemed dangerous or unsafe required prompt remediation. Tenants who believe their building remains out of compliance may consider documenting the conditions, contacting Lackawanna's local code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization to understand available 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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