Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-148
Order to vacate
Operative Text
Whenever a notice of violation, as provided in § 12-142 of this chapter, has not been complied with or where § 12-143 of this chapter has not been invoked, the Board of Trustees may order the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit to be vacated. A copy of such notice to vacate shall be served on the owner, agent, operator and the occupant, as provided in § 12-141 of this chapter.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-148, when a notice of violation issued under § 12-142 has gone uncorrected and the alternative compliance process under § 12-143 has not been pursued, the Board of Trustees holds authority to order a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit to be vacated. The order to vacate must be formally served on the owner, agent, operator, and occupant in the manner prescribed by § 12-141. This provision gives the municipality a mechanism to remove occupants from housing that has not been brought into compliance with applicable standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-148, property owners and operators in Tuckahoe face the possibility of a Board of Trustees vacate order if a § 12-142 notice of violation remains unaddressed and the § 12-143 compliance pathway has not been invoked. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to notices of violation and engage the processes available under the chapter to avoid escalation to a vacate order. Owners and agents should be aware that a copy of any vacate order will be formally served on them under the procedures set out in § 12-141.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-148 of the Tuckahoe Code means that occupants of a dwelling or rooming unit can receive an official order to vacate if underlying violations have not been corrected and the property owner has not pursued the compliance process under § 12-143. Tenants who receive such a notice are entitled to have it served on them in the manner specified by § 12-141, which establishes procedural requirements for that service. Tenants facing a vacate order may wish to review the full chapter, contact local housing authorities, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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