Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 172-7
Action in cases of noncompliance; penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Whenever a notice as provided in this chapter has been served by regular mail or personal service upon such owner, occupant, agent or operator or posting on the premises where violations are deemed to exist, and such owner, occupant, agent or operator shall neglect or fail to comply with the requirements of such notice or notices within the time provided therein, the Code Enforcement Officer may authorize the work to be done and pay the cost thereof out of general Village funds. B. The Village shall be reimbursed for the cost of the work performed or services rendered by direction of the Code Enforcement Officer as hereinabove provided, by assessment and levy upon the lots, parcels of land, or premises 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 Village charges. C. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the authority, pursuant to the New York State Criminal Procedure Law , to issue an appearance ticket subscribed by the Officer directing the owner, occupant, agent or operator, or designated representative, to appear in a designated local criminal court at a designated future time in connection with the alleged commission of a designated violation of this chapter or any order made thereunder. D. Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this chapter or fails to comply with any notice, order or directive of the Code Enforcement Officer after expiration of the time for compliance established in accordance with this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both, for such violation. In the event of any failure to so comply, each and every day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, and the penalties prescribed above shall be applicable to each such separate offense.
Section 172-7 of Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 172 establishes what happens when a property owner, occupant, agent, or operator ignores a compliance notice. If the responsible party fails to act within the required timeframe, the Village's Code Enforcement Officer may authorize the work to be done at Village expense and then recover those costs through a lien placed on the property. Beyond cost recovery, the provision also allows for criminal enforcement: a conviction can result in a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both, with each day of continued noncompliance counting as a separate offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 172-7, compliant property owners and operators respond promptly to any notice of violation within the timeframe specified in that notice. Operators who allow deadlines to lapse risk the Village stepping in to perform the required work and placing a lien on the property to recover those costs — a lien that attaches to the real estate itself until fully satisfied. Beyond financial exposure, continued noncompliance can lead to appearance tickets and criminal prosecution, with fines up to $1,000 and potential imprisonment, compounding daily for each day the violation persists.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 172-7 of Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 172 gives the Village's Code Enforcement Officer meaningful tools to address situations where a landlord, owner, or operator ignores a required compliance notice. If conditions on a property remain unaddressed past the deadline, tenants may contact the Village's Code Enforcement Office to report ongoing violations, which can trigger the Village's authority to perform the work itself or pursue criminal penalties against the responsible party. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other protections and what options may be available when a landlord is unresponsive.
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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