Cortlandt, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 230 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 230-15
Fees
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A. The following schedule of fees shall apply with respect to the inspection and certification of resident dwelling units: (1) There shall be no charge for an initial inspection to determine compliance with the applicable provisions of this Code. (2) Any and all subsequent reinspection(s) necessary to determine compliance with required corrective action or repairs shall be subject to a charge of $50 per unit inspected. (3) Failure to appear within 15 minutes of a scheduled inspection ("no show") shall result in a fee of $20 per unit. (4) Cancellation of a scheduled inspection less than 24 hours before that scheduled inspection ("late cancellation") shall result in a fee of $20 per unit. (5) Cancellation of a scheduled inspection for the unit more than once or after a "no show" ("second cancellation") shall result in a fee of $20 per unit. B. Fees prescribed under this section for failure to appear at, and cancellation of, a scheduled inspection may be waived at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator or the Building Inspector for good cause shown. C. Unpaid fees shall be subject to the placement and recording of a lien by the Town of Cortlandt against the inspected property.Section 230-15 of Cortlandt's Code of Ordinances establishes a fee schedule for the inspection and certification of residential dwelling units. The initial inspection is free, but reinspections required to verify corrective work cost $50 per unit. Missing a scheduled inspection without adequate notice, canceling with less than 24 hours' warning, or canceling more than once each triggers a $20-per-unit fee, though the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector may waive these fees for good cause. Unpaid fees can result in a lien being placed and recorded against the property by the Town of Cortlandt.
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Under § 230-15, compliant property operators generally ensure that someone is present and ready at the scheduled inspection time, since a no-show or late cancellation each carries a $20-per-unit fee. Reinspections needed to confirm that required repairs have been completed are charged at $50 per unit, so addressing all cited deficiencies before a follow-up visit is a common practice. Operators who believe a fee was assessed unfairly may request a waiver from the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector by demonstrating good cause, and should be aware that unpaid fees can result in a lien recorded against the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 230-15 governs fees associated with the Town of Cortlandt's dwelling-unit inspection process, which is designed to verify that rental housing meets applicable code standards. Tenants benefit from knowing that the initial inspection is free and that the fee structure is intended to encourage timely landlord cooperation with the inspection and certification process. If a tenant believes their unit has not been properly inspected or certified, they may consider contacting the Town of Cortlandt's Building or Zoning office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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