Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-50
Power to act in emergencies
Operative Text
Where violations of this chapter exist and pose an immediate hazard or danger to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants of a building or of the public, the Building Inspector may issue an order citing the violation and directing that such action be taken as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. If such a violation has not been corrected within the time specified in the order, the Building Inspector may take such action as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. Expenses incurred in connection therewith shall be recovered as provided in § 108-51 hereof.
Section 108-50 of Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 108 grants the Building Inspector authority to act swiftly when a code violation creates an immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of building occupants or the general public. The Inspector may issue an order specifying the violation and the corrective action required within a set timeframe. If the responsible party does not comply in time, the Building Inspector is empowered to directly undertake whatever work is necessary to eliminate the hazard, with the costs of that work recoverable under § 108-51.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 108-50, a property owner who receives an emergency order from the Building Inspector must treat it with the highest urgency, as the timeframe for compliance is set by the Inspector and may be very short. Compliant operators generally document their corrective actions thoroughly and communicate promptly with the Building Inspector to confirm that the hazard has been resolved before the deadline. Failure to act within the specified time can result in the municipality performing the remediation itself and then seeking reimbursement of those expenses from the property owner pursuant to § 108-51.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 108-50 provides occupants with a meaningful protection: when a building condition poses an immediate danger, the Building Inspector has the authority to order emergency corrective action and, if the responsible party does not comply, to step in and abate the hazard directly. Tenants who believe a condition in their building rises to the level of an immediate health or safety hazard may contact the Rye Building Department to request an inspection and potential emergency order under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help occupants understand how § 108-50 interacts with other remedies that may be available to them.
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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