Solvay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-9
Notice; reimbursement of cost; assessment upon real property
Operative Text
In the event any action or proceeding is commenced by the Village, service by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon a property owner or agent shall be deemed good and sufficient service and shall be legally sufficient in lieu of any requirement of service of process under the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules or Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law . For purposes of this notice, the last available tax records of the Village shall be determinative of property ownership and the address for service. The Village shall be reimbursed for the cost of such action or proceeding and, in addition, for the costs of any litigation, mediation, repair, replacement, or maintenance required hereunder or as a result of a violation of any other Village Code provision, plus a thirty-percent administration cost by assessment and levy upon the lots or parcels of land on which the rental unit is situate. The expenses so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge upon the real property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Village taxes.
Section 127-9 of Solvay's Code of Ordinances establishes how the Village notifies property owners when it takes action related to rental housing violations, and how it recovers its costs. Certified mail to the address on file in Village tax records is treated as legally valid notice, regardless of other service-of-process rules. When the Village incurs expenses for litigation, mediation, repairs, or maintenance tied to a violation, it can recover those costs—plus a 30% administrative surcharge—by placing a lien on the property and collecting the debt alongside regular Village taxes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 127-9, compliant operators generally keep their contact information current in Village tax records, since that address is the one the Village will use for any official notice sent by certified mail. Operators also stay current on any outstanding Village code violations, because unresolved issues can lead to Village-initiated repairs or proceedings whose costs—plus a 30% administration charge—are assessed directly against the property as a lien. That lien is collected on the same schedule as Village taxes, meaning it can accumulate alongside other property tax obligations until fully paid or discharged.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-9 primarily governs the Village's relationship with property owners, but it has indirect relevance to tenants: when a landlord fails to address code violations, the Village has authority to step in, perform necessary repairs or maintenance, and recover its costs through a property lien. Tenants who believe their rental unit has unaddressed code violations may consider contacting the Village of Solvay directly to report conditions, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Understanding that § 127-9 gives the Village a cost-recovery mechanism can help tenants recognize that the Village has a financial stake in enforcing compliance.
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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