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What is NYC AC § 28-216.3.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for a notice of survey and summons, mandating the recipient to certify acceptance or rejection of an order. It details the consequences of non-compliance, including a survey of the building and potential court proceedings if deemed unsafe. Applies to individuals served with such notices.

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AC § 28-216.3.1

Such notice of survey and summons shall require the person thus served immediately to certify to the commissioner his or her acceptance or rejection of the order. The notice of survey and summons shall further notify said person(s) that upon their refusal or neglect to comply with any of the requirements of this provision, a survey of the building or premises named in such notice will be made at a time and place therein named. The notice of survey and summons shall also state that if, pursuant to the survey, it is found that the building, structure, or premises referred to therein is unsafe or dangerous by the surveyors, their report of survey will be placed before the supreme court for trial at a time and place named in such notice. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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