Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-9
Condemnation
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Dwellings or multifamily dwellings shall be condemned as dangerous structures or unfit for human habitation, as herein provided. A. Dangerous structures. If all or part of any building or structure (including, among others, a fence, billboard or sign) or the equipment for the operation thereof (including, among others, the heating plant, plumbing, electric wiring, moving stairways, elevators and fire-extinguishing apparatus) shall be found, in the opinion of the Director of Code Enforcement and/or his/her designee, to be in an unsafe condition, dangerous to life, limb, or property, he/she shall proceed to have the same condemned, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and Chapter 141 , Buildings, of this Code pertaining to unsafe structures. B. Structures unfit for human occupancy. Whenever the Director of Code Enforcement and/or his/her designee finds that any dwelling or multifamily dwelling constitutes a hazard to the safety, health, or welfare of the occupants or to the public because it lacks maintenance or is in disrepair, has unsanitary facilities or equipment, or otherwise fails to comply with the minimum provisions of this chapter but has not yet reached such state of complete disrepair as to be condemned as a dangerous structure as hereinbefore provided, he/she may declare such dwelling or multifamily dwelling as “unfit for human habitation” and order it to be vacated. C. If any dwelling or multifamily dwelling or any part thereof is occupied by more occupants than permitted under this chapter or was erected, altered or occupied contrary to this chapter, such dwelling or multifamily dwelling shall be deemed an unlawful structure, and the Director of Code Enforcement and/or his/her designee may cause such dwelling or structure to be vacated. It shall be unlawful to again occupy such dwelling or structure until it or its occupancy, as the case may be, has been made to conform to this chapter.
Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-9 establishes three grounds under which residential dwellings or multifamily dwellings may be condemned or ordered vacated: (1) being found structurally dangerous to life, limb, or property; (2) being declared unfit for human habitation due to disrepair, unsanitary conditions, or failure to meet minimum housing standards; or (3) being deemed an unlawful structure because it is overcrowded or was built or altered in violation of the chapter. In each case, the Director of Code Enforcement or a designee holds the authority to make these determinations and issue the corresponding orders. Once a dwelling is vacated under any of these grounds, reoccupancy is prohibited until the property is brought into compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-9, property owners and managers generally maintain their buildings in a condition that avoids the three condemnation triggers: structural danger, unfitness for human habitation, and unlawful occupancy. Compliant operators routinely address maintenance deficiencies, keep sanitary systems functional, and ensure occupancy levels stay within the limits set by the chapter. When a condemnation or vacate order is issued by the Director of Code Enforcement, operators typically work to remediate the cited conditions before seeking approval to reoccupy the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-9 gives tenants a basis to understand when a dwelling may be officially declared dangerous, unfit for human habitation, or unlawfully occupied — and when a vacate order may be issued. Tenants who believe their dwelling has serious disrepair, unsanitary conditions, or other hazards covered by this section may consider reporting those conditions to the Troy Department of Code Enforcement, which holds authority to inspect and act. Tenant-rights organizations in the Troy area can help residents understand what protections and relocation options may be available when a vacate or condemnation order is issued under this provision.
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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