Ghent, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-8
Fees
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The Town Board shall establish a schedule of fees with respect to the inspection and certification of residential dwelling units. Any fees that are unpaid shall be subject to the placement of a lien by the Town of Ghent against the subject property, and any fee due to the Town of Ghent may also be collected as a civil penalty pursuant to the provisions of § 136-6B .
Under Ghent, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-8, the Town Board is authorized to set a fee schedule covering the inspection and certification of residential dwelling units. If those fees go unpaid, the Town of Ghent has two collection tools available: placing a lien directly against the property in question, or pursuing the unpaid amount as a civil penalty under § 136-6B. The provision does not cap the fee amounts but ties enforcement to existing penalty mechanisms already established in the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential dwelling units in Ghent should be aware that ch. 136 § 136-8 requires compliance with the Town Board's established fee schedule for inspections and certifications. Compliant property owners generally pay all assessed fees on time to avoid the Town placing a lien on the property, which can complicate financing, sales, or transfers of title. Unpaid fees may also be pursued as civil penalties under § 136-6B, so maintaining records of fee payments is a common practice among diligent operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 136-8 of Ghent's Code of Ordinances governs how the Town funds its residential inspection and certification program through a fee schedule set by the Town Board. While this provision primarily addresses obligations between the Town and property owners, tenants may find it relevant because unpaid fees can result in liens or civil penalties against a property — circumstances that could affect a property's legal and financial standing. Tenants who have concerns about whether required inspections or certifications have been completed may wish to contact the Town of Ghent directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law.
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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