Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-14
Notice of violation
Operative Text
A. Whenever the Director or Code Enforcement Officers determine that a building or a dwelling unit contained therein is in violation of the housing code, he shall issue a notice of violation setting forth at a minimum: (1) The location of the subject property; (2) Specific violations of the housing code; and (3) A reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days, for the correction of any violations. B. Such notice may contain any additional informational information as determined by the Director or Code Enforcement Officers, which may be necessary to achieve the goals of this chapter. C. For purposes of this chapter, the Director may grant additional time to correct violations of the housing code beyond 60 days for sufficient cause as determined by the Director. Any such extensions shall be issued in writing by the Director stating the reasons for such extension and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of this sections. D. The notice of violation may be mailed by first-class mail to the address provided by the owner pursuant to § 177-4 of this chapter.
Section 177-14 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which the Director or Code Enforcement Officers formally notify property owners of housing code violations. A notice of violation must identify the property location, describe the specific violations found, and set a correction deadline of no more than 60 days, though the Director may grant written extensions beyond that period for sufficient cause. The notice may be delivered by first-class mail to the address the owner has on file with the city under § 177-4.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 177-14, compliant property owners and managers generally maintain a current mailing address on file with the city as required by § 177-4, since that is the address to which a notice of violation may be sent by first-class mail. Upon receiving a notice, operators typically document the cited violations, track the correction deadline stated in the notice, and communicate in writing with the Director if additional time beyond the initial 60-day window is needed. Any approved extension must come from the Director in writing, so keeping records of all correspondence related to a notice is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 177-14 gives tenants useful context about how the city of Lackawanna formally documents housing code problems: when the Director or a Code Enforcement Officer finds violations, a written notice must be issued that names the specific problems and sets a correction deadline, generally no longer than 60 days. Tenants who believe their building or unit has unaddressed code violations may contact the city's Code Enforcement office to inquire whether a notice of violation has been issued under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in the Lackawanna area can help residents understand how the notice process connects to other remedies available under Chapter 177 and applicable state law.
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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