Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-46
Reimbursement of Village
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The Village shall be reimbursed for the cost of the work performed or the services rendered, as herein above provided, by assessment against the lots or parcels of land where such work was performed or services were rendered for so much of the actual or complete cost as incurred upon and from each lot or lots by the assessment of all such cost of such removal, including legal fees against the real property affected.
Under Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-46, when the Village performs work or renders services on a property—such as removing a nuisance or hazard—it recovers the full cost of that work, including any legal fees, by placing an assessment directly against the real property where the work occurred. This assessment mechanism means the expense becomes a charge tied to the land itself, not merely a personal debt of the owner. The provision covers the complete actual cost incurred on each individual lot or parcel.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-46 should be aware that if the Village performs remedial work or services on a parcel they own, the full cost—including legal fees—can be assessed against that real property. Compliant operators generally address any Village-identified conditions promptly to avoid triggering Village-performed work and the resulting assessment. Keeping records of any Village notices and responses to those notices is a practice commonly associated with avoiding assessments under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-46, assessments for Village-performed work are levied against the real property itself, meaning the financial obligation falls on the property owner rather than the tenant. Tenants who believe conditions on their property have led to Village action may wish to document those conditions and any related communications. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing offices can help tenants understand how property assessments under this provision might interact with their tenancy.
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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