Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-114
Notices and orders; service; extension of time
Operative Text
(a) Whenever the director determines that there has been a violation or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this Code or of any other state or local law, ordinance or regulation enforced by the division, he shall give written notice of such violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible for such violation. (b) Such notice shall: (1) Specify the alleged violations; (2) Provide fifteen (15) days for compliance or such lesser period(s) of time where an emergency exists as may be determined by the director; and (3) Inform the person to whom it is directed of his right to apply, within the shortest period of time given to correct any violation in said notice, for a hearing before the director or his designated representative. When an application for a hearing is properly made, the director shall set a time and place for such hearing. The rules of evidence prevailing in courts of record shall not be controlling in such hearings. (4) Advise the person to whom it is directed and the tenant(s) that repairs can be made by the tenant(s) if the person or persons responsible for such violation fail to comply within the time provided by the initial notice. (c) (1) Such notice may contain an outline of remedial action, which, if taken shall effect compliance with the provisions of this Code and any other state or local law, ordinance or regulation enforced by the division. (2) Remedial action may include allowing a tenant(s) to cause the repair to be done in a manner in compliance with this Code, if after the time set out for compliance in the initial notice as provided herein, the person or persons responsible for such violation fail to comply. The tenant(s) shall provide notice to all persons named in the initial notice of their intent to cure the violation. The tenant(s) shall submit to all such persons an itemized statement for the work performed and may deduct from the rent the actual and reasonable cost or the fair and reasonable value of the work performed. (3) A tenant may not repair at the responsible person's expense, if the condition was caused by the deliberate or negligent act or omission of the tenant(s), a family member, or other person on the premises with the tenant's consent. (d) The director may, for good cause shown in his discretion, extend the compliance time specified in any notice and order issued under the provisions of this Code. (e) It shall be sufficient service of a notice and order of the division if said notice is posted in a conspicuous place upon the premises affected and a copy thereof mailed to the person to whom it is directed at the address filed by him in the division or in the office of the department of finance, and if his address is not so filed in the division or the office of the department of finance, then in such case such notice shall be sent by certified mail to his last known address or place of residence.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-114 establishes the process by which the city's housing division notifies responsible parties when a code violation has been found or is suspected. Written notices must identify the specific violations and generally allow fifteen days to correct them, though shorter deadlines apply in emergencies. The provision also creates a pathway for tenants to make repairs themselves and deduct the reasonable cost from rent when the responsible party fails to comply in time, provided the tenant was not the cause of the condition. A hearing before the director is available to any party who requests one within the compliance window stated in the notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-114, compliant property operators respond promptly to written violation notices from the division and complete required repairs within the timeframe specified—typically fifteen days, or sooner if the notice designates an emergency. Operators who believe a notice is in error generally request a hearing within the compliance period stated in the notice, since that window governs the right to appeal. Failing to act within the stated deadline opens the door for tenants to arrange repairs and deduct costs from rent, so timely remediation is a standard part of responsible property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-114 gives tenants important rights when a landlord or other responsible party fails to correct a cited violation within the compliance period set out in the division's notice. If the responsible party does not act in time and the condition was not caused by the tenant, a household member, or a guest, the tenant may arrange for the repair and deduct the actual and reasonable cost from rent after providing written notice of intent to all parties named in the original notice. Tenants who receive a copy of a division notice or who want to understand their options can contact the Syracuse housing division directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about how § 27-114 applies to their circumstances.
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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