Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-18
Violator to pay costs; City Comptroller to recover unpaid costs
Operative Text
The expenses incurred by the City pursuant to the preceding section of this chapter shall be charged to and paid by the person responsible for said violation. The Chief Officer of the Enforcement Agency shall file with the Comptroller a statement of the items of expense and the date of execution of actions authorized by § 77-17 . The Comptroller shall proceed to collect said sums owing the City, by direct action against the aforesaid person or persons or by adding the sums owing to the next City tax bill of said person or persons, the same to be a lien upon their real property until paid and collectible in the same manner as City taxes.
Under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-18, when the City incurs expenses while carrying out enforcement actions authorized by § 77-17, those costs are charged back to the person found responsible for the underlying violation. The Chief Enforcement Officer documents the expenses and submits them to the City Comptroller. The Comptroller may then recover the owed amounts either through direct legal action against the responsible party or by placing the charges on that person's City tax bill, where they become a lien on real property until fully paid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to enforcement actions under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-18 should be aware that any City expenses stemming from remediation or enforcement under § 77-17 can be billed directly to them. Compliant operators generally address code violations promptly and voluntarily to avoid triggering City-executed remediation, which would generate recoverable costs. If costs are assessed, they may appear as a lien on the property's tax record, collectible in the same manner as City taxes, which can affect property transactions and financing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-18 establishes a cost-recovery mechanism that places financial responsibility for City enforcement expenses on the party responsible for the violation, not on tenants. Tenants who believe a landlord's code violations have prompted City action under § 77-17 may find it useful to document conditions and contact the City's enforcement agency to understand the status of any proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this cost-recovery process interacts with their broader housing rights.
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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