Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-9
Duties of Village Counsel
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Counsel shall: A. Prosecute all persons failing to comply with the terms of the order provided to be given under § 132-7D . B. Prosecute all persons who shall in any way violate the terms of this chapter. C. Appear at all hearings before the Village Board in regard to dangerous buildings and substandard buildings. D. In his discretion, bring suit to collect all municipal liens, assessments or cost incurred by the Village for repairing or causing to be removed dangerous buildings or in repairing or causing to be removed substandard buildings. E. Take such other legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this chapter, including actions to abate nuisances or for the enforcement of this chapter by injunction or otherwise.
Section 132-9 of Rockville Centre's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 132, defines the legal duties of the Village Counsel in enforcing the village's dangerous and substandard building regulations. Under this provision, Village Counsel is required to prosecute individuals who fail to comply with remediation orders or otherwise violate the chapter, appear at relevant Village Board hearings, and pursue collection of municipal costs incurred for repairs or demolitions. Counsel also holds discretionary authority to seek injunctions, abate nuisances, and take any other legal action necessary to enforce the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to orders issued under Chapter 132 of the Rockville Centre Code should be aware that § 132-9 empowers Village Counsel to initiate prosecution for non-compliance with remediation orders and to pursue recovery of any municipal costs the village incurs if it undertakes repairs or removal on a property owner's behalf. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to orders issued under § 132-7D, complete required repairs within stated timeframes, and maintain documentation of all corrective actions taken. Failure to act can expose a property owner to prosecution, municipal liens, and potential injunctive proceedings initiated by Village Counsel.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-9 of Rockville Centre's Code of Ordinances establishes that Village Counsel has a duty to prosecute violations of Chapter 132, which covers dangerous and substandard building conditions—a provision that can be relevant to tenants living in buildings that have received remediation orders. Tenants who believe their building has unaddressed dangerous or substandard conditions may consider contacting the Village of Rockville Centre directly to inquire about any outstanding orders or enforcement actions under this chapter. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how the enforcement mechanisms described in § 132-9 may relate to their housing 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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