Phoenix, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-5
Fees; penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Fees. The initial registration and inspection fee through December 31, 2011, shall be $20 per rental unit for residential properties and $25 per rental unit for all other properties. Thereafter, any increase in registration and inspection fees shall be set by resolution of the Village of Phoenix Board of Trustees. In the event of a failure to timely register, schedule or be present for a scheduled inspection, or to pay registration and inspection fees registration date the costs incurred by the Village in enforcement of these provisions may be levied against and added as a special assessment to the subject property. The procedures for such levy shall be as provided for at §§ 148-8 and 148-9 of the Village of Phoenix Code. B. Penalty for offenses. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the terms of this legislation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. Each week a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. Such fine may be levied against and added as a special assessment to the subject property. The procedure for such levy shall be as provided for at §§ 148-8 and 148-9 of the Village of Phoenix Code. C. Prior payment. All such fees and penalties shall be paid prior to the issuance of any rental permit.
Phoenix, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-5 establishes a two-part financial framework for the Village of Phoenix's rental property registration program. Initial registration and inspection fees were set at $20 per residential rental unit and $25 per unit for other property types through December 31, 2011, with any future increases to be set by the Village Board of Trustees. Violations of the registration requirements can result in misdemeanor charges and fines of up to $1,000, with each continuing week of non-compliance treated as a separate offense; unpaid fees or fines may be attached as a special assessment against the property itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Phoenix, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-5, compliant property operators generally ensure timely registration, schedule and attend required inspections, and pay all applicable fees before seeking a rental permit. Because each week of ongoing non-compliance is treated as a distinct offense, operators typically address any registration or inspection deficiency promptly to avoid accumulating separate fines. Unpaid fees and penalties can be converted into a special assessment on the property, so maintaining current registration records is a standard practice for avoiding encumbrances on title.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Phoenix, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-5 requires landlords to register their rental properties, pay associated fees, and submit to inspections as a condition of operating legally in the Village of Phoenix. Tenants who have reason to believe their landlord has not complied with these registration requirements may contact the Village of Phoenix directly to inquire about a property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 148-5 might be relevant to their housing situation, including whether unpaid penalties have been assessed against the property.
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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