Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 296 § 296-38
Revocation of permit; reapplication
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A. Revocation of permit. The Commissioner of Public Works may revoke a permit issued under this article when: (1) The permit holder has caused, permitted, suffered or allowed to exist and remain upon the premises for which such permit was issued for a period of 10 days or more after written notice has been given to the permit holder or the managing agent of such rental unit a violation of the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York, or of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or of any of the codes and ordinances of the City of Middletown; or (2) The subject premises contains a violation or violations of the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York, or of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or of any of the codes and ordinances of the City of Middletown, which violation(s) are determined by the Commissioner of Public Works, in his discretion, to be a danger to the health or safety of residents of the subject premises or neighboring; or (3) The subject premises has incurred repeated violations of the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York, or of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or of any of the codes and ordinances of the City of Middletown, during the life of the subject permit, which violations are determined by the Commissioner, in his discretion, to constitute an adverse impact upon the quality of life, the enjoyment or value of property and the welfare of the surrounding neighborhood. B. Reapplication. A permit holder whose permit has been revoked pursuant to the provision of this section may not reapply for a permit for the premises which was the subject of the revocation until two years after the date of revocation, unless the Commissioner of Public Works, in his sole discretion, allows an earlier reapplication. In all other respects, reapplications shall be considered pursuant to the provisions of this article governing application.
Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 296 § 296-38 establishes three grounds on which the Commissioner of Public Works may revoke a rental permit: a code violation that persists for 10 or more days after written notice, a violation deemed an immediate danger to health or safety, or repeated violations judged to harm the surrounding neighborhood's quality of life. Once a permit is revoked, the former permit holder is generally barred from reapplying for two years, though the Commissioner retains discretion to allow an earlier reapplication. The provision applies to violations of the New York Multiple Residence Law, the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and Middletown's own local codes and ordinances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 296-38, operators of rental properties in Middletown generally respond promptly to any written notice of a code violation, since a violation left unresolved for 10 or more days can trigger permit revocation by the Commissioner of Public Works. Compliant operators also monitor their properties for conditions that could be characterized as health or safety dangers or as repeated violations that adversely affect the neighborhood, because either category can independently support revocation without a waiting period. Landlords whose permits are revoked should be aware that reapplication is ordinarily unavailable for two years, making proactive code compliance a central part of ongoing property management under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 296-38 of Middletown's Code of Ordinances gives tenants an important backdrop right: if a landlord allows code violations to persist or if conditions pose a danger to health or safety, the Commissioner of Public Works has authority to revoke the property's rental permit. Tenants who believe their building has unresolved violations of the Multiple Residence Law, the State Fire Prevention and Building Code, or local Middletown ordinances may consider reporting those conditions to the City's Department of Public Works, which administers this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Middletown housing law can help residents understand what documentation and steps are generally associated with pursuing a complaint under this section.
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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