Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-11
Action in cases of noncompliance
Operative Text
A. Whenever a notice or notices referred to above have been given, and the violations continue to exist beyond the time specified in the notice or notices, the Building Inspector or his/her duly authorized representative may authorize the work to be done and pay the cost thereof out of general Town funds. B. The Town shall be reimbursed for the cost of the work performed or services rendered by direction of the Building Inspector or his/her representative, as hereinabove provided, by assessment and levy upon the lots or parcels of land wherein such work was performed or such services rendered, and the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-11 establishes a process by which the Town of Gates can step in and perform required work itself when a property owner has received notice of violations but has not corrected them within the specified timeframe. The cost of that work is not absorbed by the Town; instead, it is assessed against the property where the work was performed. That assessment becomes a lien on the real property and is collected alongside other Town charges until it is fully paid or otherwise resolved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-11, a compliant property owner generally responds to any Building Inspector notice and completes required corrections within the time the notice specifies. Operators who allow violations to persist past that deadline risk having the Town authorize the remediation work directly and then recover those costs through a property assessment and lien. Keeping records of completed repairs and maintaining open communication with the Building Inspector are practices commonly associated with avoiding this outcome.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-11 is relevant to tenants because it describes what the Town can do when a landlord ignores official violation notices — namely, perform the work itself and place a lien on the property to recover costs. Tenants who are aware of unresolved violations at their property may find it useful to document conditions and contact the Town's Building Inspector's office to understand the status of any outstanding notices. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Gates or Monroe County can help residents understand how this provision may interact with their broader housing rights.
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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