Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-43
Collection of costs
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All inspection fees, reinspection fees, demolition costs, administrative costs and legal costs incurred by the Code Enforcement Office in the enforcement of this chapter may be collected by an assessment or levy placed against the real estate to be collected as a property tax or by judgment entered against the owner personally or against the real estate.
Under Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-43, the municipality has the authority to recover a range of costs it incurs while enforcing the housing code — including inspection fees, reinspection fees, demolition costs, and administrative and legal expenses. These costs can be collected either by placing an assessment or levy against the property itself, which is then collected like a property tax, or by obtaining a personal judgment against the property owner. The provision gives the Code Enforcement Office two distinct legal pathways to recoup its enforcement expenditures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to enforcement activity under ch. 96 § 96-43 should be aware that any fees or costs the Code Enforcement Office incurs — from routine inspections to demolition — can attach directly to the real estate as a lien or be pursued as a personal judgment. Compliant operators generally resolve code violations promptly to avoid accumulating inspection and reinspection fees that could ultimately encumber the property's title or affect the owner's personal finances. Keeping records of all correspondence with the Code Enforcement Office and addressing violations within stated deadlines are practices commonly associated with minimizing cost exposure under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-43 of Geneseo's Code of Ordinances is primarily directed at how the municipality recoups its enforcement costs from property owners, not from tenants. Tenants may find this provision relevant because unpaid assessments or liens placed on a property can signal ongoing or unresolved code enforcement activity at their residence. Tenants who believe their building has unresolved code violations can contact the Geneseo Code Enforcement Office directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what enforcement actions, if any, are already underway.
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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