Williston Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 168-18
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A. Whenever the Village Board learns of any violation of this article, it may adopt a resolution requiring the owner or occupant, or both, as the case may be, of the premises with regard to which a violation has occurred to remedy such violation, specifying the nature of the work to be done and the time within which it shall be completed. A notice of the adoption of such resolution shall be served upon such owner or occupant, or both, by registered or certified mail addressed to his or her last known address. B. Whenever such notice has been served upon the owner or occupant, or both, of the respective premises and such owner or occupant shall neglect or fail to comply with the requirements of such notice within the time provided therein, the Village Board shall authorize the work to be done and pay the cost thereof out of general village funds to be appropriated by the Village Board for that purpose. C. The village shall be reimbursed for the cost of work performed or services rendered by direction of the Village Board as herein provided by assessment and levy upon the lots or parcels of land wherein such work was performed or such services rendered. The expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on 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 charges.
Section 168-18 of Williston Park's Code of Ordinances establishes a process by which the Village Board can compel property owners or occupants to correct violations of the article. If a notified party fails to act within the specified timeframe, the Village may step in and perform the remediation work itself using public funds. The Village then recoups those costs by placing a lien on the property, which remains attached to the real estate until the debt is paid or otherwise resolved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 168-18, property owners and managers in Williston Park who receive a certified or registered mail notice from the Village Board are expected to complete the specified remediation work within the deadline stated in that notice. Operators who do not comply risk having the Village perform the work on their behalf and then assessing the full cost against the property as a lien. Keeping records of any correspondence with the Village Board and acting promptly on any resolution notice are practices consistent with compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-18 gives occupants as well as owners standing in the Village Board's enforcement process, meaning tenants may also receive notice and be subject to compliance requirements for certain violations. If a tenant believes a landlord's failure to address a violation is affecting their premises, they may consider contacting the Williston Park Village Board to make the Board aware of the situation, since § 168-18 authorizes the Board to initiate enforcement on its own. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal code can help explain how this enforcement mechanism interacts with other housing protections.
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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