Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-19
Action in cases of noncompliance
Operative Text
A. Whenever a notice or notices referred to above have been given, and the violations continued to exist beyond the time specified in the notice or notices, the Building Inspector or his/her duly authorized representative may authorize the work to be done and pay the cost thereof out of general Town funds. B. The Town shall be reimbursed for the cost of the work performed or services rendered by direction of the Building Inspector or his/her representative, as hereinabove provided, by assessment and levy upon the lots or parcels of land wherein such work was performed or such services rendered, 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.
Under Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-19, when a property owner fails to correct a cited violation within the timeframe stated in a notice, the Town's Building Inspector is authorized to arrange for the necessary corrective work to be completed using general Town funds. The Town then recovers its costs by placing an assessment against the property where the work was performed, which becomes a lien on that real property. This lien remains attached to the property until the assessed amount is fully paid or otherwise resolved, and it is collected alongside other Town charges.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-19 should be aware that failing to remedy a cited violation within the notice period can trigger the Town's authority to perform the corrective work itself. The cost of that work is then assessed directly against the property as a lien, which can affect title, financing, and future transactions. Compliant operators generally respond to Building Inspector notices promptly and document completed repairs to avoid the Town intervening and placing a charge on the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-19 establishes a mechanism by which the Town itself can step in to address uncorrected property violations when a landlord does not act within the required timeframe. Tenants who are aware of unresolved violations may find it useful to contact the Town's Building Inspector's office to inquire about the status of any outstanding notices. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this enforcement process intersects with their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
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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