Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-14
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The Town shall be reimbursed for the cost of the work so performed or services rendered by assessment and levy on the real property on which such violation occurred, and the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-14 establishes a cost-recovery mechanism that allows the Town of Brighton to recoup expenses it incurs when it performs work or renders services to remedy a code violation on private property. The amount the Town spends is assessed against the property itself and becomes a lien—a legal encumbrance—on that real estate until the debt is fully paid or otherwise resolved. This lien is collected alongside other standard Town charges, meaning it follows the property rather than just the individual owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-14, property owners who allow a violation to go unaddressed risk having the Town step in to perform the necessary remediation work and then bill the property for those costs. A compliant operator generally responds promptly to any Town notices of violation to avoid triggering this cost-recovery process, since any resulting assessment attaches as a lien on the real estate itself. Owners and managers of rental properties in Brighton typically track outstanding Town charges as part of routine property management to ensure no such liens accumulate unnoticed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-14 is primarily directed at property owners, but tenants may find it relevant when a landlord's failure to address violations leads the Town to intervene directly. If the Town performs remediation work and places a lien on the property, that situation can signal broader code-compliance issues that may affect habitability or the property's financial standing. Tenants who believe their rental property has unresolved violations can contact the Town of Brighton's code enforcement office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to better understand what remedies or protections may be available.
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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