Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-41
Extension of compliance time
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The head of the Code Enforcement Agency may extend the compliance time specified in any notice or order issued under the provisions of this Chapter where there is evidence of intent to comply within the period specified, provided that reasonable conditions exist which prevent immediate compliance. Evidence of intent to comply within the period specified shall consist of a written agreement entered into between the city and the owner or authorized agent of the dwelling in a form approved by the Building Inspector.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-41, the head of the Code Enforcement Agency has the authority to grant additional time beyond a standard compliance deadline set in a notice or order. This extension is available only when two conditions are met: the property owner demonstrates a genuine intent to comply, and reasonable circumstances exist that make immediate compliance impractical. The intent to comply must be formalized through a written agreement between the city and the owner or their authorized agent, in a form approved by the Building Inspector.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a code enforcement notice or order in Poughkeepsie should be aware that ch. 12 § 12-41 provides a formal mechanism for requesting additional compliance time. Operators who pursue this option generally document the circumstances preventing timely compliance and work with the city to execute a written agreement in the form approved by the Building Inspector. Maintaining clear communication with the Code Enforcement Agency and having an authorized agent prepared to enter into such an agreement are practices consistent with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-41 allows landlords to receive extended deadlines on code violations, but only under specific conditions — including a formal written agreement with the city. Tenants can ask the Code Enforcement Agency whether any such extension has been granted on a property and what conditions were agreed upon. Local tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help tenants understand how an extension might affect their situation and what options exist if conditions in a dwelling remain unaddressed.
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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