Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-69
Nonpayment of penalties
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Should the aforesaid penalties not be paid within 30 days of being assessed, and after notice of said failure is served as provided by law, then the property covered by this article will be assessed for the unpaid penalties and shall be collected in the same manner and time as Town taxes.
Under Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-69, if assessed penalties remain unpaid for more than 30 days and proper legal notice of the nonpayment has been served, the outstanding amount is converted into a property assessment. That assessment is then collected through the same process and on the same schedule used to collect Town taxes, effectively attaching the debt to the property itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to ch. 157 § 157-69 should be aware that any penalties assessed under this article carry a strict 30-day payment window. Once that window closes and legal notice of nonpayment is served, the unpaid amount becomes a lien-like charge against the property, collected alongside Town taxes — a consequence that can complicate title, refinancing, or sale. Compliant operators generally track assessment notices carefully and resolve outstanding penalties before the 30-day deadline passes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-69 of Clarkstown's Code establishes that unpaid penalties assessed against a covered property are ultimately collected as a Town tax assessment against that property. For tenants, this provision signals that the Town has a built-in enforcement mechanism to collect penalties even when a property owner does not pay voluntarily. Tenants who believe violations at their property have gone unaddressed may find it useful to contact the relevant Town department or a local tenant-rights organization to understand how the penalty and collection process under ch. 157 applies to their building.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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