Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-12
Collection of rents
Operative Text
No owner, agent or person in charge shall collect rents during any period of noncompliance with a notice to cure issued pursuant to § 120-11 which would otherwise be due and owing for the rental of premises unless and until he or she shall have complied with the provisions herein.
Section 120-12 of the Wappingers Falls Code of Ordinances prohibits property owners, agents, or persons in charge from collecting rent while they are out of compliance with a notice to cure issued under § 120-11. The rent-collection right is suspended for the duration of the noncompliance period and is restored only once the owner or agent has come back into compliance with the applicable provisions. In effect, the rule ties the legal right to collect rent to the landlord's fulfillment of code obligations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 120-12, compliant operators in Wappingers Falls ensure that any notice to cure issued under § 120-11 is addressed and resolved before continuing to collect rent from tenants. Property managers generally document the steps taken to cure the identified deficiency and confirm compliance before resuming rent collection. Maintaining records of cure efforts and their completion dates is a practice consistent with operating within the bounds of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 120-12 of the Wappingers Falls Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to challenge rent collection that occurs while a landlord remains out of compliance with a § 120-11 notice to cure. Tenants who believe rent has been collected in violation of this provision may consider raising the noncompliance as a defense in any rent-related proceeding or filing a complaint with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Wappingers Falls housing law can help explain what options may be available in a given 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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