Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-57
Failure to comply with order to repair or demolish
Operative Text
A. Whenever a notice and order to remove a violation, secure, vacate or demolish a building has not been complied with, the City may go upon the premises in violation and shall take or cause to take appropriate measures in order for the violations to be removed or corrected or the structure to be demolished, repaired, altered, secured or vacated or to take such other legal action as is necessary. B. The expense incurred by the City hereunder, plus 15% of such amount, shall be charged to and be paid by the person(s) responsible for such violation. The Bureau Chief shall file with the Clerk/Chamberlain a statement of the items of expense, including the surcharge authorized hereunder, and the date of execution of actions authorized thereunder. The Clerk/Chamberlain shall proceed to collect said sums owing the City in the manner provided by law. C. Notwithstanding the aforementioned Subsections A and B above, the City Attorney on behalf of the City of Fulton may commence a special proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to collect the costs of demolition and other expenses incurred by the City in removing or correcting violations, including reasonable and necessary legal expenses incidental to obtaining an order to demolish, from the owner of any building, structure or lot that may now be or shall hereafter become dangerous or unsafe to the public. The provisions of Article 4 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules shall govern any special proceeding commenced under this section. D. All expenses, costs and other changes incurred by the City of Fulton, including legal expenses, shall be deemed a lien against the subject real property and shall be charged as a special assessment and collected by the City in the same manner as real property taxes. All special assessments shall be imposed by resolution of the Common Council. E. In the event that two notices of violation of any section of this chapter have been previously sent to the owner of a property within a six-month period and thereafter the property again is in violation of this section, the Bureau Chief shall discharge the owner's duties, at the owner's expense, without notice to the owner.
Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-57 establishes what happens when a property owner fails to comply with an official order to repair, secure, vacate, or demolish a building. The City is authorized to step in and carry out the required work itself, then bill the responsible party for the full cost plus a 15% surcharge. All unpaid costs become a lien on the property and are treated like a special tax assessment, collectible the same way real property taxes are collected. After two violations within a six-month window, the City may act without giving the owner any additional notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 475 § 475-57, property owners and managers in Fulton are expected to respond promptly to any official notice or order to repair, secure, vacate, or demolish a structure. Operators who comply with orders before the City intervenes avoid the 15% surcharge on remediation costs and the risk of a lien being placed against their property. Owners with a history of two violations within six months should be aware that the City may act without further notice and charge all resulting expenses directly to them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 475-57 of Fulton's Code of Ordinances gives the City authority to act when a landlord ignores an order to repair, secure, or vacate a building — which can be relevant to tenants living in unsafe or substandard conditions. If a building has been cited and the owner has not complied, tenants may wish to contact the City's Bureau Chief or relevant municipal office to understand the status of any outstanding orders. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available when a property remains in violation after official orders have been issued.
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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