Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-68
Recovery of costs
Operative Text
Costs incurred by the Housing Code Inspector in eliminating or removing nuisances and dangerous or unsafe conditions shall be paid for by the municipal treasury upon certification of the Housing Code Inspector. Such costs shall be charged against the premises and shall constitute a lien thereon in favor of the municipality, and the amount of such costs shall be entered on the tax rolls as being due and payable. Such costs may also be recovered in any other lawful manner and, in particular, Chapter 125 of this Municipal Code.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-68, when the Housing Code Inspector incurs costs to eliminate or remove nuisances or dangerous and unsafe conditions from a property, those expenses are initially paid from the municipal treasury. The municipality then recoups those costs by placing a lien on the property and recording the amount on the tax rolls as a debt owed. The municipality may also pursue repayment through any other lawful means, including the procedures set out in Chapter 125 of Auburn's Municipal Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 182-68, property owners should be aware that if the city's Housing Code Inspector steps in to address nuisances or unsafe conditions on a property, the resulting costs do not simply disappear — they attach to the property itself as a lien and appear on the tax rolls. Compliant operators generally address code violations promptly and directly to avoid triggering this municipal-remediation process. Owners who acquire properties with outstanding code-enforcement histories would typically review tax records and lien status to identify any such charges already attached under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 182-68 establishes that when the city acts to correct dangerous or unsafe conditions on a rental property, the financial burden is ultimately placed on the property — not on tenants — through a lien and tax-roll entry. Tenants who believe their unit contains nuisances or hazardous conditions may find it useful to understand that this provision gives the municipality a mechanism to compel remediation at the owner's expense. Tenants seeking to understand how this interacts with their rights can consult Auburn's housing code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization for general information about the process.
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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