Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-51
Recording of notices
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Whenever a notice or order has been issued for any infraction of this chapter, the Commissioner shall keep on file a copy of such notice or order in his office. Such recording shall constitute appropriate notice of such violation, infraction or order to any subsequent purchaser, transferee, grantee, mortgagee or lessee of the property affected thereby.
Under Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-51, when the Commissioner issues a notice or order for a violation of Chapter 149, a copy of that document is kept on file in the Commissioner's office. That filing serves as official notice of the violation to anyone who later buys, receives, mortgages, or leases the property — meaning no one can claim ignorance of a recorded violation simply because it predates their involvement with the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 149-51, any notice or order the Commissioner files becomes part of the official record attached to the property itself, not just to the owner who received it. Operators who acquire or manage properties should review the Commissioner's records for any outstanding Chapter 149 notices or orders before completing a transaction, since those filings are deemed constructive notice to all subsequent purchasers, transferees, grantees, mortgagees, and lessees. Addressing open violations before transferring or encumbering a property is a standard practice consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-51 means that if a landlord received a notice or order under Chapter 149 before you moved in, that record is on file with the Commissioner's office and is considered official notice to everyone — including your landlord — regardless of when they acquired the property. Tenants who suspect a property has unresolved violations can request to review the Commissioner's records to check for any filed notices or orders. Tenant-rights organizations in Mount Vernon can help explain how recorded violations may be relevant to housing conditions or other rights under Chapter 149.
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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