East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 111-15
Repair or demolition by Town/Village; assessment of costs
Operative Text
In the event that it shall appear that the order to repair, alter, demolish or otherwise put in good condition and repair is not complied with, as herein provided and within the time designated, the Board of Trustees shall then cause this order so made as aforesaid to be enforced by causing the repair, alteration or demolition to be had; and the expense of such repairs, alteration, demolition or putting in good condition shall be assessed on the next assessment roll of the Town/Village against said real property and added to the Town/Village tax bill next thereafterwards rendered by the Town/Village concerning said property.
Under East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 § 111-15, if a property owner fails to comply with an official order to repair, alter, or demolish a property within the required timeframe, the Board of Trustees is authorized to carry out that work directly. The costs incurred by the Town/Village for completing the work are then placed on the property's assessment roll and added to the owner's tax bill. This mechanism allows the municipality to recover its expenses without needing to pursue separate legal action against the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a repair, alteration, or demolition order under ch. 111 § 111-15 should be aware that noncompliance within the designated timeframe can trigger direct municipal action. Compliant operators generally track all official orders and deadlines carefully, ensuring that required work is completed and documented before the deadline expires. Failure to act means the Town/Village may perform the work itself and recover those costs through the property tax assessment, which can create a lien-like obligation attached to the real property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 § 111-15 establishes a process by which the Town/Village can step in and perform repairs or demolition when a property owner ignores an official order. Tenants living in properties subject to such orders may find this provision relevant if habitability or safety conditions go unaddressed by the landlord. Tenant-rights organizations or a local housing authority can help tenants understand how this enforcement mechanism interacts with their rights, including whether a complaint to the Board of Trustees or another body may be appropriate.
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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