Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-36
Failure to comply with abatement notice; abatement by village
Operative Text
Whenever any violation of this code which requires immediate action has not been corrected by the owner in the time specified by the order issued, the Enforcement Officer may take such direct action as is necessary to abate the hazard or danger, including but not limited to the repair of the condition, the provision of services, the provision of materials necessary to abate the condition or the demolition of the property.
Section 54-36 of Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 establishes that when a property owner fails to correct a code violation requiring immediate action within the timeframe set by an official order, the village's Enforcement Officer is authorized to step in and directly address the hazard. The remedies available to the Enforcement Officer range broadly, from making repairs and supplying necessary materials or services to, in extreme cases, demolishing the property. This provision gives the village a direct enforcement mechanism beyond simply issuing orders or fines.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-36, property owners and managers who receive an abatement order citing an immediate hazard are generally expected to complete the required corrective work within the deadline specified in that order. Failure to meet that deadline can result in the Enforcement Officer taking direct action—such as arranging repairs, providing services or materials, or even demolishing the structure—without further notice to the owner. Compliant operators typically document their remediation steps and communicate proactively with the Enforcement Officer to confirm that the hazard has been resolved before the deadline expires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-36 provides tenants with an important backstop: if a landlord ignores an abatement order for an immediate hazard, the village's Enforcement Officer has the authority to intervene directly and correct the dangerous condition. Tenants who are aware of an unaddressed hazard covered by an outstanding order may contact the village's Enforcement Officer to inquire about the status of compliance under ch. 54 § 54-36. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options exist, including how to document conditions and communicate concerns to the appropriate local authority.
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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