Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-51
Recovery of expenses
Operative Text
The expenses incurred pursuant to § 108-50 herein shall be paid by the owner or occupant of the premises or by the person who caused or maintained the violation. The Building Inspector may institute suit in the name of the City to recover such expenses against any person liable for such expenses or may cause such expenses to be charged and assessed against the property as a lien upon certification of the amount therefor to the City Comptroller. If such expenses are not paid within 10 days after demand, the amount thereof shall be added to and become part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon the said premises and shall be collected and enforced in the same manner as taxes.
Under Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-51, when the City incurs expenses while addressing a violation under § 108-50, those costs must be repaid by the property owner, occupant, or whoever caused or maintained the violation. If the responsible party does not pay within ten days of demand, the City can add the unpaid amount to the property's tax bill, place a lien on the property, or pursue recovery through a lawsuit filed in the City's name. The provision gives the City multiple enforcement tools to ensure it is reimbursed for remediation costs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-51 should be aware that any expenses the City incurs under § 108-50 become a direct financial obligation of the owner, and failure to pay within ten days of demand can result in those costs being converted into a tax lien or added to the property's tax assessment. Compliant operators generally address underlying violations promptly to avoid triggering City-incurred remediation expenses in the first place. Keeping records of any correspondence with the Building Inspector and the City Comptroller's office is a practice commonly associated with managing these obligations effectively.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-51, occupants who caused or maintained a violation may also be held responsible for expenses the City incurred under § 108-50, not just the property owner. Tenants who receive a demand for payment have ten days before the City may pursue additional remedies, including suit or tax assessment. Those who believe a demand has been issued in error or who have questions about their potential liability may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Rye municipal code.
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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