Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-33
Notice of intent to vacate
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Whenever the head of the code enforcement agency determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation as provided in § 190-32 , he shall include such finding within the notice of violation provided for in § 190-16 of this chapter, and he shall also include a statement of his intent to vacate and placard the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit if compliance with the provisions of the notice of violations has not been secured.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-33, when the head of the code enforcement agency finds that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation under § 190-32, that finding must be included in the formal notice of violation issued under § 190-16. The same notice must also state that the agency intends to vacate and placard the property if the violations are not corrected. This provision ensures that occupants and property owners receive advance written warning before any vacate order or placard is imposed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 190-33, a property owner who receives a notice of violation that includes an 'unfit for human habitation' finding should understand that the notice also serves as a formal warning of the agency's intent to vacate and placard the property. Compliant operators generally treat such a notice as a firm deadline, prioritizing prompt remediation of all cited conditions before the compliance period expires. Keeping records of repair work, permits, and communications with the code enforcement agency is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith efforts toward compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-33 gives tenants an important procedural protection: before a dwelling can be vacated and placarded as unfit for human habitation, the code enforcement agency must first issue a written notice of violation that explicitly states both the unfitness finding and the intent to vacate. If you receive or are aware of such a notice at your residence, tenant-rights organizations in Newburgh or Orange County can help you understand what the notice means for your housing situation. Tenants may also contact the Newburgh code enforcement agency directly to inquire about the status of any cited violations and the timeline for action under this provision.
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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