Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 82 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 82-25
Recovery of expenses
Operative Text
A. The expenses incurred pursuant to §§ 82-32 and 82-24 of this chapter shall be paid by the owner or occupant of the premises or by the person who caused or maintained such nuisance or other matter. The Building Department shall file among its records an affidavit stating, with fairness and accuracy, the items of expense and the date of execution of actions authorized by §§ 82-32 and 82-24 of this chapter. B. The village may institute a suit to recover such expenses against any person liable for such expenses or may cause such expenses to be charged against the property as a lien. Except with respect to a lien imposed for expenses incurred in demolition, nothing herein shall be construed as placing a lien upon the property which supersedes the lien of any mortgage on such property executed and recorded prior to the existence of a lien herein authorized.
Section 82-25 of Manorhaven's Code of Ordinances establishes how the village recovers costs it incurs when taking action under related nuisance and property-maintenance provisions. The owner, occupant, or person responsible for the nuisance is liable for those expenses, and the Building Department must document the costs and actions in an official affidavit. The village can pursue repayment either by filing a lawsuit against the responsible party or by placing a lien on the property, though that lien generally does not take priority over a previously recorded mortgage—except in cases involving demolition expenses.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 82-25, property owners and managers should be aware that any costs the village incurs while abating nuisances or taking authorized corrective action on their property can be charged back to them directly. The Building Department will create an official record of those expenses, and the village has the authority to pursue recovery through civil litigation or by attaching a lien to the property. Operators who stay current on property maintenance and promptly address code concerns generally reduce their exposure to the cost-recovery mechanisms described in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 82-25 makes clear that liability for village-incurred abatement expenses can fall on an occupant—not just the property owner—if the occupant caused or maintained the nuisance in question. Tenants who receive any notice related to actions under §§ 82-32 or 82-24 may want to review what obligations their lease places on them versus the landlord, since the village may seek recovery from the party it deems responsible. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help occupants understand whether a particular expense claim under § 82-25 is being directed at them appropriately.
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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