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What is NYC AC § 27-2122?

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This section allows the department to apply for a preliminary injunction in court to correct or abate violations of the code. The court may issue this order to ensure the health and safety of building occupants until a final judgment is made. Applies to building owners facing violations.

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§ 27-2122 Preliminary injunctions.

AC § 27-2122

Upon application by the department pursuant to section six thousand three hundred eleven of the civil practice law and rules supported by affidavit setting forth the facts showing the reasons therefor, a court of competent jurisdiction, or any judge of such court, may issue a preliminary order to correct or abate violations of this code, or to comply with an order or notice of the department, as the court may deem necessary to protect the health and safety of the occupants of a building until the entry of a final judgment or order.

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