Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-83
Notice of violation
Operative Text
A notice of violation shall be in writing and shall: A. Identify the premises. B. Specify the violation of this Part 3 and may specify remedial action to be taken. C. Provide a time limit for compliance of no less than 15 days from the date of the mailing of the notice in the case of nonhazardous violations. D. State the time within which an appeal may be made. E. If the violation constitutes a public nuisance or renders the premises dangerous or unsafe, include a statement that if the violation is not remedied within the time limit specified in the notice, the Department may remedy the violation pursuant to §§ 245-90 and 245-91 .
Section 245-83 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes the required contents of a formal notice of violation issued under Part 3 of Chapter 245. Every such notice must be written and must identify the property, describe the specific violation, and state how much time the owner has to fix it — at least 15 days for non-hazardous violations. The notice must also inform the recipient of the deadline to file an appeal, and if the violation poses a public nuisance or safety risk, it must warn that the Department may step in and remedy the problem itself under §§ 245-90 and 245-91 if the deadline is not met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-83, a compliant property owner or manager pays close attention to every element of a written notice of violation received from the Department, since the notice will specify the exact violation, any required corrective action, and the deadline for compliance — which is at least 15 days for non-hazardous conditions. Operators generally document their remediation steps and timeline to demonstrate compliance before the stated deadline. When a notice flags a public nuisance or unsafe condition, operators are aware that the Department holds authority under §§ 245-90 and 245-91 to perform the remedy directly if the deadline passes, potentially at the owner's expense.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-83 sets out the procedural protections built into any notice of violation issued under Sleepy Hollow's Chapter 245, Part 3, which can be relevant to tenants living in affected premises. Because the notice must identify the property, describe the violation, and state the compliance deadline and appeal window, tenants can use this information to track whether a landlord is addressing a cited condition within the required timeframe. Tenants who believe a violation affecting their home is not being remedied may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the appeal and enforcement provisions of Chapter 245 to understand available options.
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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