Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-154
Agency to make repairs or demolish
Operative Text
Whenever a notice or order to remove a violation or secure, vacate or demolish a building has not been complied with, and when such failure to comply is deemed by the Board of Trustees to constitute a nuisance, it may proceed to cause the structure to be demolished, repaired, altered, secured or vacated or take such other action as is necessary to abate the nuisance. Whenever the Board of Trustees determines that such nuisance exists, it shall record sufficient proof to support such determination, and the owner, occupant, lessee or mortgagee shall be notified of such finding pursuant to § 12-141 of this chapter. Abatement authorized by this section shall not commence until at least 10 days after service of notice.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-154, when a property owner or other responsible party fails to comply with an official notice or order to fix, secure, vacate, or demolish a building, and the Board of Trustees determines that the uncorrected condition rises to the level of a nuisance, the village government is authorized to step in and carry out the necessary work itself. Before taking action, the Board must document its findings and formally notify all affected parties—including owners, occupants, lessees, and mortgagees—in accordance with § 12-141. No abatement work may begin until at least 10 days after that notice has been served.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-154 should be aware that unaddressed violation notices can escalate to direct government intervention. Compliant operators typically respond promptly to any notice or order issued under this chapter, completing required repairs, securing, vacating, or demolition work before the Board of Trustees finds it necessary to act. Keeping records of all remediation efforts and maintaining open communication with village officials can help demonstrate good-faith compliance and reduce the risk of the village undertaking the work at the owner's expense.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants, occupants, and other parties with an interest in a property are entitled to formal notification under § 12-154 of Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 before the village begins any abatement action, giving them at least 10 days' notice after service. This provision means that if a building's hazardous or nuisance conditions have gone unaddressed by the owner, the village itself has authority to intervene—which can be relevant context when raising habitability concerns. Tenants who believe a property has unresolved violations may consider contacting the Tuckahoe Board of Trustees or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies or protections may be available to them.
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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