Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 82 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 82-31
Power to act in emergencies
Operative Text
Whenever the Building Inspector, at any stage of the proceedings instituted under the provisions of this chapter, finds that a violation of this chapter exists which, in his opinion, requires immediate action to abate a direct hazard or immediate danger to the health, safety, morals or welfare of the occupants of a building or of the public, he may, without prior notice or hearing, issue an order citing the violation and directing that such action be taken as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. Such order may include an order to vacate as provided in § 82-18 . Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter such an order shall be effective immediately upon service and shall be complied with immediately or as otherwise provided.
Section 82-31 of Manorhaven's Code of Ordinances grants the Building Inspector authority to issue an emergency order at any point during code-enforcement proceedings when an immediate hazard to health, safety, morals, or welfare is found to exist. Unlike standard enforcement actions, this type of order requires no prior notice or hearing before it takes effect. The order becomes binding the moment it is served and may include a directive to vacate the building under § 82-18.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 82-31, a compliant property owner or manager takes emergency orders from the Building Inspector with the utmost seriousness, since these orders carry no waiting period and are enforceable the instant they are delivered. Operators who maintain properties in safe, code-compliant condition reduce the circumstances under which the Building Inspector would invoke this emergency authority. When such an order is received, it must be addressed immediately or within whatever timeframe the order itself specifies, which may include vacating occupants pursuant to § 82-18.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 82-31 means that if the Building Inspector determines your building poses an immediate danger, an emergency order—potentially including a vacate order under § 82-18—can be issued and enforced right away, without any prior hearing. Tenants who receive or are affected by such an order have rights that may be explored through Manorhaven's code-enforcement process or by consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law. Keeping records of any notices received and the conditions that prompted them can be useful when navigating the procedures available under Chapter 82.
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 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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