Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-142
Notice of intent to vacate
Operative Text
Whenever the Commissioner determines that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation as provided in § 12-140 , he shall include such finding within the notice of violation provided for in § 12-141 of this chapter, and he shall also include a statement of his intent to vacate and placard the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit if compliance with the provisions of the notice of violation has not been secured.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-142, when the Commissioner finds that a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit is unfit for human habitation, that finding must be included in the official notice of violation. The same notice must also state the Commissioner's intent to vacate and placard the property if the violations identified are not corrected. This provision ensures that occupants and owners receive advance written warning before any vacate order or placarding action is taken.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-142, a notice of violation issued by the Commissioner may carry two significant components: a formal finding of unfitness for human habitation and a stated intent to vacate and placard the property. Compliant operators generally treat such a notice as an urgent directive, moving promptly to address every cited condition before the compliance deadline. Keeping records of remediation efforts and communicating with the Commissioner's office are practices commonly associated with resolving violations before a vacate order is executed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-142 of the Tuckahoe Code entitles occupants to written notice when the Commissioner has determined their home is unfit for human habitation, including a warning that the property may be vacated and placarded if violations are not corrected. Tenants who receive or become aware of such a notice have several general paths available, such as contacting the local housing or code enforcement office to understand the timeline, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance, or raising the notice as relevant context in any related housing proceeding. Awareness of this provision can help tenants understand the formal steps the municipality must take before a vacate order is carried out.
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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