Cheektowaga, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 194 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 194-6
Effect of denial or failure to comply
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A. Effect of failure to submit the property owner registration statement or denial of the property owner registration statement or if the owner fails to supply the required information to complete the statement. The owner shall be subject to the following fines: (1) $250 for every thirty-day period until an acceptable statement is submitted, up to $1,000. B. Recourse if fine not paid. If the owner neglects or refuses to pay the fine as stated in Subsection A(1) of this section within 30 days after notification, the Town shall add any such fine onto the owner's property tax bill, and it shall become a lien on the property.
Cheektowaga, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 194 § 194-6 establishes consequences for property owners who fail to submit a required registration statement, have their statement denied, or do not provide the necessary information to complete it. Fines accrue at $250 for every thirty-day period of non-compliance, capped at a total of $1,000. If those fines go unpaid within 30 days of notification, the Town is authorized to add the outstanding amount to the owner's property tax bill, at which point it becomes a lien on the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cheektowaga ch. 194 § 194-6, compliant property operators generally ensure their registration statements are submitted on time, complete, and acceptable to the Town to avoid triggering the $250-per-thirty-day-period fine structure. Operators who receive a denial or deficiency notice typically act promptly to correct and resubmit the required information before additional fine periods accumulate. Allowing fines to go unpaid beyond 30 days of notification carries the additional consequence of a tax lien being placed on the property, which can complicate financing, sale, or refinancing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cheektowaga ch. 194 § 194-6 reflects the Town's requirement that property owners maintain a current, accepted registration statement — a process designed in part to ensure accountability in the local rental market. Tenants who believe their landlord may not be in compliance with registration requirements can contact the Town of Cheektowaga directly to inquire about a property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Erie County housing regulations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord is out of compliance with local registration rules.
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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