Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-14
Service of notices
Operative Text
Whenever the enforcement officer finds that there has been a violation of this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice to the person or persons responsible, a copy of which said notice shall be concurrently filed with the City Clerk-Treasurer. Such notice shall: A. Be in writing. B. Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification. C. Include a statement of the reason or reasons why the notice is being issued. D. Set a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires. E. Be served upon the owner or his agent or upon the occupant, as the case may require, such service to be in person or by registered or certified letter or in any other manner authorized or required by law.
Section 319-14 of Port Jervis's Code of Ordinances establishes the procedure an enforcement officer must follow when a violation of Chapter 319 is identified. The officer is required to issue a written notice to the responsible party that identifies the property, explains the reason for the notice, and sets a reasonable deadline for corrective action. A copy of every such notice must simultaneously be filed with the City Clerk-Treasurer, and the notice must be delivered in person, by registered or certified mail, or through another legally authorized method.
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Under § 319-14, a compliant property owner or manager stays alert for any written notices issued by the enforcement officer, since these notices carry formal legal weight and include a deadline for corrective action. Operators generally maintain current contact information with the city so that notices sent by registered or certified mail are received promptly and not missed. Keeping records of any notices received—and the steps taken in response—helps demonstrate good-faith compliance within the timeframe the notice specifies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 319-14 gives tenants a way to verify that enforcement actions are being handled properly: any notice of violation issued under Chapter 319 must be in writing, must describe the property and the reason for the violation, and a copy must be filed with the City Clerk-Treasurer, which is a public record. Tenants who believe a violation exists but have not seen enforcement action may inquire with the City Clerk-Treasurer's office to check whether a notice has been filed. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Port Jervis housing rules can help residents understand what options are generally available when a notice has or has not been issued.
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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