Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-24
Notice of violation
Operative Text
Such notice of violation shall: A. Be in writing. B. Identify the premises. C. Specify the code violation and remedial action to be taken. D. Provide a reasonable time limit for compliance: (1) No more than thirty (30) days from the date of mailing of the notice in the case of nonhazardous violations. (2) Up to fifteen (15) days from the date of mailing of the notice in the case of hazardous violations. (3) Forthwith in the case of imminently hazardous conditions, in which case notice shall be served by personal delivery. E. State the time within which an appeal may be made. F. If the violation constitutes a public nuisance or renders the premises dangerous or unsafe, include a statement that if the violation is not remedied within the time limit specified in the notice, the Department may remedy the violation pursuant to §§ 54-33 and 54-34 .
Section 54-24 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances establishes the required contents of a formal notice of violation issued for housing code infractions. The notice must be written, identify the property, describe the specific violation and what must be done to fix it, and set a compliance deadline — up to 30 days for non-hazardous issues, up to 15 days for hazardous ones, or immediately for imminently hazardous conditions (which require personal delivery). The notice must also inform the recipient of the appeal window and, where the violation constitutes a public nuisance or unsafe condition, warn that the Department may step in to remedy the problem itself under §§ 54-33 and 54-34 if the deadline is not met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-24, a compliant property operator who receives a notice of violation pays close attention to the compliance deadline stated in the notice, since the timeframe varies based on the severity of the violation — 30 days for non-hazardous matters, 15 days for hazardous ones, and immediate action for imminently hazardous conditions. Operators generally document all remedial steps taken and retain records that demonstrate timely correction within the specified period. When a notice warns of potential Department intervention under §§ 54-33 and 54-34, property managers typically treat that as a signal that the municipality may act and charge costs back to the property if the violation is not resolved.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-24 gives tenants a basis for understanding what a valid notice of violation must contain — including a description of the problem, a remediation deadline, and information about the right to appeal. If a tenant believes a notice was improperly issued or that a landlord has failed to remedy a violation within the time limits set out in § 54-24, they may raise that failure as part of a complaint or proceeding before the relevant local authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the Pelham area can help residents understand how the notice requirements and the appeal provisions interact with their broader housing rights.
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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