Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 62-15
Service of complaints, orders and notices
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Complaints, appearance tickets, orders and notices issued by the issuing authority shall be served personally or by certified mail. If the person to be served cannot be found in the exercise of reasonable diligence and the public official shall make an affidavit to that effect, then the service of said complaint, appearance ticket or order shall be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 40 of this Code.
Section 62-15 of Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 establishes how official housing-related complaints, appearance tickets, orders, and notices must be delivered to individuals. The primary methods are personal delivery or certified mail. When a person cannot be located despite reasonable efforts, the issuing authority may document that fact by affidavit and then follow the alternative service procedures set out in Chapter 40 of the Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 62-15, property owners and managers should expect that official complaints, orders, or notices from the issuing authority will arrive either in person or via certified mail, so maintaining a current, accurate mailing address on file with local authorities is a practice consistent with compliance. If a landlord is difficult to locate, the municipality may resort to the alternative service methods described in Chapter 40 after an affidavit is filed, meaning that a notice can become legally effective even without direct receipt. Operators who manage multiple properties generally ensure that a reliable contact address is consistently available to avoid missing time-sensitive official communications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 62-15 of Greenwood Lake's Code of Ordinances ch. 62 governs how tenants and other parties receive official complaints, appearance tickets, orders, and notices — either through personal service or certified mail. If a tenant believes they were not properly served under this provision, that procedural question may be relevant to any response or defense they raise in a related proceeding. Tenants who have questions about whether service was properly completed can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about their 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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