Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-151
Vacated dwelling made secure
Operative Text
The owner, agent or operator of any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit which has been designated as unfit for human habitation and vacated shall make such dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit safe and secure in whatever manner the Commissioner or Board of Trustees shall deem necessary. Any vacant building open at the doors and windows, if unguarded, shall be deemed dangerous to human life and a nuisance within the meaning of this provision.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-151, when a dwelling or rooming unit has been officially designated unfit for human habitation and vacated, the responsible party must take whatever steps the Commissioner or Board of Trustees considers necessary to make the property safe and secure. Additionally, any vacant building left open at its doors and windows without adequate guarding is treated as both a danger to human life and a legal nuisance under this provision. The rule applies to a range of residential property types, including individual dwelling units and rooming houses.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners subject to Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-151 generally ensure that any property designated unfit for human habitation is promptly secured in a manner satisfactory to the Commissioner or Board of Trustees. Compliant operators typically board, lock, or otherwise close all points of entry — including doors and windows — so that the vacant structure cannot be characterized as open and unguarded. Maintaining documentation of the securing measures taken and any communications with the Commissioner or Board of Trustees is a common practice among property managers navigating this provision.
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 § 12-151, tenants and community members have an interest in knowing that vacated, unfit dwellings in their area must be secured by the owner or operator. If a formerly occupied building appears to be left open and unguarded, that condition is explicitly defined as a nuisance and a danger to human life under this provision, which may provide grounds for raising a concern with the local Commissioner or Board of Trustees. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing authorities can help individuals understand what reporting or complaint options may be available in Tuckahoe.
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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