Maybrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 149-10
Action of Village upon noncompliance
Operative Text
A. When the Village has effected the correction of the violation or has paid for its removal, the actual cost thereof, plus the accrued legal rate of interest per annum from the date of the completion of the work, if not paid by such owner prior thereto, shall be charged to such owner by the Village, and such charge shall become due and payable by said owner or person at the time of the payment of such bill. B. Where the full amount due to the Village is not paid by such owner within 20 days after the correction of such violation as provided in Subsection A above, then and in that case the Building Inspector shall cause to be filed in the office of the Village Clerk a sworn statement showing the cost and expense incurred for the work, the date the work was completed and the location of the property by section, block and lot on which said work was done and the name of the reputed owner thereof. The filing of such sworn statement shall constitute a lien and privilege on the property and shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in principal and interest, plus the cost of court, if any, for collection, until final payment has been made. Said costs and expenses shall be collected in the manner fixed by law for the collection of taxes and, further, shall be subject to a delinquent penalty at the legal rate of interest in the event that the same is not paid in full on or before the date the tax bill upon such charge appears becomes delinquent. Sworn statements filed in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be prima facie evidence that all legal formalities have been complied with and that the work has been properly and successfully done and shall be full notice to every person concerned that the amount of the statement, plus interest, constitutes a charge against the property designated and described in the statement and that the same is due and collectible as provided by law. C. Order on consent The Building Inspector is authorized to resolve any violation of this chapter by executing a stipulation and order on consent of the defendant, approved by the Village Justice and subject to contempt penalties and other penalties permitted by law for default by defendant of such agreement.
Section 149-10 of Maybrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 establishes what happens when the Village itself steps in to correct a code violation that a property owner failed to address. The Village may bill the owner for the actual cost of that work plus interest, and if the bill goes unpaid within 20 days, the Building Inspector can file a sworn statement with the Village Clerk that creates a lien on the property. That lien remains in effect until the full amount—including principal, interest, and any court costs—is paid, and unpaid charges are collected in the same manner as taxes. The provision also allows the Building Inspector to resolve violations through a negotiated consent order, subject to court-enforceable penalties if the owner defaults.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Maybrook Code ch. 149 § 149-10, property owners who do not correct cited violations risk having the Village perform the remediation work and then bill them directly for the full cost plus interest. Compliant operators generally address violations promptly to avoid the 20-day window after which a lien can be recorded against the property by the Building Inspector through a sworn statement filed with the Village Clerk. Owners should also be aware that unpaid charges are pursued through tax-collection mechanisms and that a consent-order option exists, though any such agreement is subject to contempt and other legal penalties if its terms are not met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-10 of Maybrook Code ch. 149 is primarily directed at property owners, but tenants benefit indirectly because it gives the Village authority to correct unresolved violations itself when an owner fails to act. If a landlord's noncompliance has resulted in Village-ordered remediation, tenants can inquire with the Village Clerk's office about any sworn statements or liens filed against the property, which are public records. Tenants experiencing ongoing code violations may also wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how this provision's enforcement mechanisms—including the consent-order process—may relate to their situation.
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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