Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-20
Emergencies
Operative Text
Whenever the head of the code enforcement agency, 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 § 190-34 . 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.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-20, the head of the city's code enforcement agency has authority to issue an emergency order without advance notice or a hearing when a code violation poses an immediate hazard to the health, safety, morals, or welfare of building occupants or the general public. Such an order takes effect the moment it is served and must be complied with immediately, or on whatever timeline the order itself specifies. The order can include a directive to vacate the building, as authorized by § 190-34.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-20 should understand that emergency orders issued under this provision carry no waiting period — compliance is required immediately upon service, with no opportunity to contest the order before it becomes effective. Operators who maintain properties in continuous code-compliant condition are generally better positioned to avoid the circumstances that trigger this emergency authority. When an emergency order is received, documenting all remediation steps and communicating promptly with the code enforcement agency is consistent with how compliant operators typically respond.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-20 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a meaningful protection: when a code enforcement official determines that a violation creates an immediate danger, an emergency order can be issued and enforced right away, without waiting for a formal hearing process. If you believe your building has a condition that poses an immediate hazard, you may contact Newburgh's code enforcement agency to report it and request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Newburgh's housing code can help you understand what options are generally available, including how emergency orders and any associated vacate orders under § 190-34 may affect your situation.
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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