Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-10
Abatement
Operative Text
In the event that an owner of an occupied or unoccupied commercial, residential, and mixed-occupancy premises shall fail to maintain the same as required under this article, the Building Official or his authorized agent may, in lieu of or in addition to written violation, serve written abatement notice on the owner and the owner's representative and may cause such work to be undertaken by or on behalf of the Town of Lenox pursuant to the procedures set forth in § 96-14 of this article.
Section 96-10 of Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 96 establishes an abatement mechanism that applies when the owner of a commercial, residential, or mixed-occupancy property — whether occupied or vacant — fails to keep the premises in the condition required by the article. Under this provision, the Building Official or an authorized agent may issue a written abatement notice to the owner and the owner's representative, either alongside or instead of a standard written violation notice. If the owner still does not act, the Town of Lenox may step in and have the necessary work performed on the town's behalf, following the procedures outlined in § 96-14.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 96-10 generally stay in compliance by keeping all commercial, residential, and mixed-occupancy properties — occupied or not — maintained to the standards set out in Chapter 96. A compliant operator responds promptly to any written violation or abatement notice issued by the Building Official, because § 96-10 authorizes the town to arrange and carry out the required work directly if the owner does not. Owners should also ensure that any designated representative is reachable, since the abatement notice may be served on that representative as well.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-10 of Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 96 gives tenants an indirect protection: when a landlord fails to maintain a residential or mixed-occupancy property as required, the Building Official has authority to issue an abatement notice and, if necessary, arrange for the town itself to perform the work. Tenants who believe their building is not being maintained to code may contact the Lenox Building Official's office to report conditions and inquire about the status of any notices issued under § 96-10. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other remedies that 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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