Clarence, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-8
Violation remedy procedures; penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Violation remedy procedures per Town Prosecution Manual. (1) Initiating a complaint. Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, the Building Inspector, a Town officer or an aggrieved citizen may initiate a complaint. (2) Recording the complaint. The Building Inspector shall proceed to properly record, file and investigate the complaint. (3) The Building Inspector shall obtain a verbal promise by the violator to correct the violation within a specific time period. (4) Notice of violation. If the violation persists, the violator shall be notified by certified mail as to the manner in which he/she is in violation. The violator will have 10 days from the mailing date to rectify the violation or remedy the situation. (5) Filing/service of appearance ticket. If the violation persists, an appearance ticket shall be served to appear in local court. B. Assessment of costs and expenses. The Town shall assess all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with securing or repairing any unsafe conditions, which were reported and not remedied, against the violator. C. Penalties. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation convicted of a violation of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250 for each day of said violation, if continuous.
Section 135-8 of Clarence, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 establishes a step-by-step process for addressing housing code violations, moving from an initial complaint through investigation, a verbal correction promise, certified-mail notice, and ultimately a court appearance ticket if the problem is not resolved. The Town may also recover any costs it incurs to fix unsafe conditions that a violator failed to remedy. A person, firm, partnership, or corporation found guilty of a continuing violation can face a fine of up to $250 for each day the violation persists.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Clarence should be aware that under § 135-8, complaints can be initiated not only by the Building Inspector or a Town officer but also by any aggrieved citizen, meaning neighbors or tenants may trigger the process. A compliant operator generally responds promptly to any verbal correction request from the Building Inspector and resolves identified issues well within the 10-day window provided by a certified-mail notice of violation, avoiding the escalation to an appearance ticket in local court. Because the Town can also assess its own remediation costs against a violator, addressing unsafe conditions quickly is the standard practice for avoiding compounding financial exposure under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 135-8 of Clarence, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135, tenants who observe a housing code violation have the right to initiate a complaint directly with the Building Inspector, without waiting for a Town officer to act. If a landlord fails to correct a reported violation, the Town's escalating enforcement process—including certified-mail notice and, if necessary, an appearance ticket—can compel action, and fines of up to $250 per day may accumulate against a non-compliant property owner. Tenants seeking to understand their options can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about how this complaint process may apply to their circumstances.
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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