Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 236 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 236-12
Disposition of fees and penalties
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The fees generated from the licenses, along with penalties assessed under this chapter, shall be deposited into the general fund of the Town and used for purposes of code enforcement.
Under Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 236 § 236-12, any money collected through rental licensing fees or penalties assessed under Chapter 236 must be deposited into the Town's general fund. Those funds are then designated specifically for code enforcement purposes, rather than being available for general municipal spending. This provision establishes a direct financial link between compliance activity and the resources used to carry out enforcement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 236 § 236-12 should be aware that licensing fees and any penalties they pay under this chapter flow directly into the Town's general fund and are earmarked for code enforcement. Compliant operators typically maintain current licenses and address violations promptly, which reduces exposure to the penalty assessments that fund this enforcement activity. Understanding this funding structure can help property managers appreciate why the Town has an ongoing financial interest in active enforcement of Chapter 236.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 236 § 236-12 establishes that fees and penalties collected under Chapter 236 are dedicated to funding the Town's code enforcement efforts. This means the enforcement program is designed to be self-sustaining through landlord compliance costs, which can support ongoing inspections and violation follow-up. Tenants who believe conditions in their rental unit may involve code violations can contact the Town's code enforcement office, or consult a tenant-rights organization, to learn about available complaint processes under Chapter 236.
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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