Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-24
Notice of intent to vacate
Operative Text
Whenever the Commissioner determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation as provided in § 197-22 , he shall include such finding within the notice of violation provided for in § 197-23 of this law, 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 violation has not been secured.
Under Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 § 197-24, when the Commissioner formally determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation, that finding must be included in the official notice of violation. The same notice must also state the Commissioner's intent to vacate and placard the property if the violations identified are not corrected. This provision links the unfit-for-habitation determination directly to the notice process, ensuring occupants and owners receive advance warning before any vacate order is carried out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 197 § 197-24, a compliant property owner or manager treats any notice of violation that includes an unfit-for-habitation finding as a serious, time-sensitive document. Operators generally review the notice carefully to understand both the specific violations cited and the stated intent to vacate and placard the property if corrections are not made. Addressing all cited conditions promptly and documenting remediation efforts are practices commonly associated with avoiding the escalation to an actual vacate order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 197-24 of Port Chester's housing code gives tenants an important procedural protection: if the Commissioner finds a dwelling unfit for human habitation, that finding and the potential for a vacate order must appear in the written notice of violation. Tenants who receive or become aware of such a notice can use it to understand the severity of conditions the Commissioner has identified and the timeline for potential displacement. General enforcement paths available to tenants include contacting the Port Chester building or housing department for status updates, raising the notice in any related housing proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps.
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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