Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-14
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A. The City of Newburgh shall have a choice of enforcing this chapter as provided in § 1-12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Newburgh by seeking civil penalties or by instituting a criminal proceeding or may choose to do both. B. A designated managing agent of an owner may be served with a notice of violation, order to remedy, an appearance ticket, or other service of process, whether criminal or civil, pursuant to and subject to the provisions of law as if actually served upon the owner. C. No owner who designates a managing agent pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may assert the defense of lack of notice or lack of in personam jurisdiction based solely upon the service of process on his designated agent. D. Any owner who fails to register a rental property under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to consent to receive, by posting at the building, any and all notices of code violations and all process in an administrative proceeding brought to enforce code provisions concerning the building. E. The municipal official may revoke a rental license or approval issued under the provisions of this chapter for any of the following reasons: (1) Any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application, plans or specifications on which the building permit was based; (2) The rental license was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with applicable law; (3) Failure to maintain the necessary requirements as outlined in this chapter, or occurrence of unlawful activities at or about the premises; (4) Fighting or violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior by any occupant of the premises; (5) Unreasonable noise from the premises on a regular basis; (6) Repeated calls to the police for disturbances and/or disputes at the premises; (7) Obstruction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic due to vehicles from or at the premises; (8) Hazardous or physically offensive conditions created by an act of an occupant or owner of the premises; or (9) Existing violations on the premises of the Code; or (10) Condemnation of the building or after a fire resulting in structural damage. F. Such revocation shall take place after notice to the applicant and opportunity for the applicant to be heard by the municipal officer. G. No rental license shall be revoked where there is reasonable grounds that the conduct for revocation as set forth in this subsection is the result of domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking and/or harassment. H. No fees, as provided in Chapter 163 , shall be refunded after the revocation of a rental license.
Section 240-14 of Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 establishes how the City of Newburgh may enforce its rental property regulations, giving the city the option to pursue civil penalties, criminal proceedings, or both against violators. Owners who designate a managing agent cannot later claim they lacked notice simply because process was served on that agent, and owners who fail to register a rental property are treated as having consented to notice by posting at the building. Municipal officials are authorized to revoke a rental license for a range of reasons—including false statements on applications, failure to maintain required conditions, disruptive occupant behavior, and existing code violations—though revocation requires prior notice and a hearing, and may not occur when the triggering conduct stems from domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 240-14, compliant rental property operators in Newburgh generally keep their registration current, because an unregistered owner is deemed to have consented to notice by building posting and loses certain procedural protections. Operators who designate a managing agent should understand that legal process served on that agent carries the same legal weight as if served on the owner directly, making the choice of agent a consequential business decision. Maintaining accurate application records, addressing code violations promptly, and managing occupant conduct are among the practices that help operators avoid the license-revocation grounds enumerated in § 240-14(E), and any revocation proceeding does include a notice-and-hearing opportunity before action is taken.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 240-14 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances ch. 240 is primarily directed at owners and the city, but tenants may find it relevant to know that a landlord's rental license can be revoked for conditions such as unaddressed code violations, hazardous premises, or repeated disturbances—and that revocation cannot be used against a household where the triggering conduct is tied to domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment. Tenants who believe their building has unresolved code violations or that a landlord is operating without proper registration may consider contacting the City of Newburgh's municipal enforcement office to inquire about the status of the property's rental license. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Newburgh's ordinances can help residents understand what options exist under § 240-14 and related provisions.
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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