§ 119-28 Chapter 119 Building Construction

Examination of buildings reported as unsafe; notice to abate.

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A. Upon reasonable cause the Building Inspector may examine or cause to be examined any building reported as unsafe or damaged and shall make a written record of such examination.

B. Whenever the Building Inspector shall find any building or structure or portion thereof to be an unsafe building as defined in § 119-27, he shall give to the owner, agent or person in control of such building or structure written notice, by either personal delivery or by registered mail, stating the defects thereof. This notice shall require the owner within a specified time either to complete specific repairs or improvements or to demolish and remove the building or structure or portion thereof. In the event the delivery of such notice is made by registered mail, a copy of such notice shall be posted on the premises.

C. A copy of such notice shall be filed with the office of the Clerk of Monroe County in the same manner as a notice of pendency.

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