Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-10
Penalties for offenses
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A. A violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense. B. Upon conviction for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, a penalty may be imposed of up to $100 for a first violation; of at least $200 and not more than $250 for a second violation; and at least $250 and not more than $500 for all subsequent violations. C. In addition to the foregoing, whenever an owner of a property fails to comply with a notice from the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector to remedy any violation of this chapter, the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector may, with Town Board approval, direct that the violation be remedied by Town employees or by an independent contractor. In such case, a bill for the expenses incurred shall be presented to the owner of the property, personally or by mailing it to him at his last known address. If the owner fails to pay within 30 days, the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector shall certify to the Town Supervisor the expenses incurred and the amount of the expenses shall become a lien. The lien upon the property shall be included in the next tax bill rendered to the owner, unless paid before, and shall be collected in the same manner as other taxes against the property. The bill presented to the owner shall include all Town expenses, material and contractor costs.
Section 107-10 of Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 107 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the chapter. A first offense may result in a fine of up to $100, a second offense carries a fine between $200 and $250, and any subsequent offenses carry a fine between $250 and $500. Beyond fines, if a property owner ignores a remediation notice from the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector, the Town may step in to fix the violation itself and bill the owner for all costs; unpaid bills can become a lien on the property, collected through the property tax process.
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Property owners subject to Chapter 107 in Fenton, N.Y., should be aware that under § 107-10, penalties escalate with each successive violation conviction, reaching up to $500 for third and subsequent offenses. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any notice issued by the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector, since failure to remedy a cited violation can trigger Town-directed repairs at the owner's expense. Those costs—including Town labor, materials, and contractor fees—can be liened against the property and folded into the next tax bill if not paid within 30 days.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Fenton, N.Y., may find § 107-10 relevant when a landlord has failed to address code violations identified under Chapter 107. The provision gives the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector authority to escalate enforcement, including directing Town employees or contractors to remedy uncorrected violations at the owner's expense. Tenants who believe a landlord is not complying with a remediation notice may consider contacting the Town's Code Enforcement Office to inquire about the status of any outstanding violations, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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