Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-11
Order to vacate premises
Operative Text
Whenever a notice of violation as provided in § 162-10 has not been complied with, or the determination has been made that a rental property or residential rental unit(s) is unsafe, unfit for human occupancy, unlawful or an imminent hazard, the Code Enforcement Officer may order the rental property or residential rental unit(s) to be vacated within such reasonable time as the Code Enforcement Officer shall direct.
Section 162-11 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances authorizes the Code Enforcement Officer to order a rental property or individual residential unit to be vacated when a prior notice of violation under § 162-10 has gone unaddressed, or when the property has been found unsafe, unfit for human occupancy, unlawful, or an imminent hazard. The order sets a deadline for vacating that the Code Enforcement Officer determines to be reasonable under the circumstances. This provision applies to rental properties and residential rental units within Owego Village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 162-11, a rental property owner or manager who receives a notice of violation under § 162-10 and fails to bring the property into compliance risks a formal order requiring tenants to vacate the premises. Operators who maintain properties in a safe, habitable, and code-compliant condition are generally not subject to such orders. Keeping documentation of repairs, inspections, and communications with the Code Enforcement Officer is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-11 gives the Owego Village Code Enforcement Officer the authority to order a rental unit vacated if it has been found unsafe, unfit for human occupancy, unlawful, or an imminent hazard. Tenants who believe their unit may meet one of these conditions can contact the Owego Village Code Enforcement Office to request an inspection or inquire about the status of any existing violations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help renters understand what protections and options may be available when a vacate order is issued or threatened.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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