Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-8
Remedies; action by Village; recovery of costs
Operative Text
A. Remedies. The responsible party shall remedy the violation within the allowed time. Failure to remedy the violation or to respond shall cause the Village to take action to remedy the violation. B. Action by Village. The Village shall have the authority to remedy the violation by performing work via Village employees or contractors or by hiring an outside contractor. In either case, the person performing the work shall have the authority to repair, remove, maintain the building or surrounding property, or use other appropriate means to bring the property into compliance. C. Recovery of costs. The Village shall require payment from the property owner for the cost to remedy the violation, plus 25% for administration fees. In the event that the Village performs the work, the cost shall, at the Village's option, be equal to either the cost that would have been charged had it been performed by a contractor, plus 25% or an amount established by Board resolution. In the event that the fees are not paid within 30 days, the Village may add those amounts to the real property tax bill. D. Persistent violations. The third or subsequent violation notices issued to the same responsible party within five years shall be deemed persistent violations and subject the responsible party to judicial action. Upon a conviction or finding by the court of a violation, the responsible party shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $500 in addition to any other remedies permitted herein.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-8 establishes a stepped enforcement process for property violations. If a responsible party does not fix a cited violation within the allowed time, the Village may step in and perform the remediation itself, then bill the property owner for the full cost plus a 25% administrative surcharge. Unpaid fees can be added to the property tax bill, and a third or later violation within five years is treated as a persistent violation, exposing the responsible party to court action and fines ranging from $50 to $500 on top of other remedies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-8, compliant property operators generally address any cited violation within the timeframe specified in the notice, avoiding the need for Village-initiated remediation. If the Village does perform the work, operators can expect to be billed for the actual or contractor-equivalent cost plus a 25% administrative fee, with unpaid balances potentially attached to the property tax bill. Operators who accumulate three or more violation notices within a five-year period face the additional risk of judicial action and court-imposed fines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-8 provides a mechanism that may benefit tenants when a landlord or responsible party fails to correct a property violation: the Village itself can step in to bring the property into compliance. Tenants who observe an uncorrected violation may contact the Village to report the non-compliance and inquire about the enforcement process under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this Village-enforcement pathway interacts with other housing remedies that may be available.
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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