Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-149
Vacation of unfit dwelling
Operative Text
Any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit, designated as unfit for human habitation pursuant to § 12-140 and ordered vacated as provided in § 12-148 shall be vacated within such reasonable time as the Board of Trustees may specify in the order. No such dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit shall again be used for human habitation and the placard removed until written approval is secured from the Board of Trustees.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-149, once a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit has been officially declared unfit for human habitation and ordered vacated, occupants must leave within the timeframe set by the Board of Trustees. The property cannot be reoccupied or have its posted placard removed until the Board of Trustees issues written approval. This provision creates a two-step process: a mandatory vacancy followed by a formal reinstatement before the space may be used again for housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-149 are generally expected to comply with the Board of Trustees' vacate order within the specified timeframe and to refrain from allowing any reoccupancy until written approval has been obtained from the Board. Compliant operators typically document all remediation work performed on the property and formally apply to the Board of Trustees for reinstatement before removing any posted placard. Allowing reoccupancy or removing the placard without that written approval would place the operator outside the requirements of § 12-149.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-149, tenants living in a dwelling that has been declared unfit and ordered vacated have a right to know the specific timeframe set by the Board of Trustees for leaving the property. Importantly, the same provision protects future occupants by prohibiting any landlord from re-renting or reoccupying the space without first securing written approval from the Board of Trustees. Tenants who believe a landlord is attempting to reoccupy or re-rent a property that still bears an unfit placard may consider contacting the Tuckahoe Board of Trustees directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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.
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