Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-50
Extension of time for compliance
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The Commissioner may extend the compliance time specified in any notice or order issued under the provisions of this chapter where there is evidence of intent to comply within the period specified, provided that reasonable conditions exist which prevent immediate compliance.
Section 149-50 of Mount Vernon's housing code gives the Commissioner discretionary authority to grant additional time beyond a deadline set in a notice or order, but only when two conditions are both present: the party subject to the order has shown a genuine intent to comply, and reasonable circumstances exist that make immediate compliance impossible. The extension is not automatic — it requires affirmative evidence on both counts. This provision applies to any notice or order issued under Chapter 149 of the Mount Vernon Code of Ordinances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 149-50, property owners or managers who receive a compliance notice or order and cannot meet the stated deadline due to circumstances beyond their control may seek an extension from the Commissioner. Operators who document their intent to comply — through contractor agreements, permit applications, material orders, or written communications — and who can articulate the specific conditions preventing timely completion are generally better positioned when requesting additional time. Keeping a clear paper trail of remediation efforts is a common practice among compliant operators navigating Chapter 149 proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-50 governs how the Commissioner may grant landlords or other responsible parties more time to fix violations identified under Mount Vernon's Chapter 149 housing code. Tenants should be aware that any extension is conditional — it requires demonstrated intent to comply and documented obstacles to immediate action, meaning extensions are not granted as a matter of course. Tenants who believe an extension has been improperly granted or that conditions remain hazardous may consider contacting the Mount Vernon housing office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or raising the unresolved violation in any relevant housing proceeding.
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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