Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 296 § 296-16
Fees
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A. Permit application fee. A nonrefundable permit application fee of $100 per building, plus $10 per unit, shall be paid upon filing an application for a permit. B. Permit renewal fee. A nonrefundable permit renewal fee of $100 per building, plus $10 per unit, shall be paid upon filing an application for renewal. C. Reinspection fees. If three or more inspections are necessary with respect to the granting or renewal of a rental permit due to the failure of the property owner to appear for or correct violations after two scheduled inspections, a fee of $50 shall be assessed against such owner for a third inspection, and a fee of $100 shall be assessed against such owner for a fourth inspection and for each of any further inspections necessary for the subject application. No inspection shall qualify for a violation of this subsection unless reasonable written notice of the date and time of such inspection was sent to the owner via letter or email by the Department of Public Works prior to the inspection.
Section 296-16 of Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 296 establishes a fee schedule for rental permit applications, renewals, and reinspections. Initial permit applications and renewals each carry a flat $100 fee per building plus $10 for each unit. When a property owner fails to appear for or correct violations after two scheduled inspections, escalating reinspection fees apply — $50 for a third inspection and $100 for each inspection beyond that — but only when the Department of Public Works has provided reasonable written notice of each inspection by letter or email.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Middletown's rental permit program under § 296-16 generally budget for the base permit and renewal fees ($100 per building plus $10 per unit) at the time of each filing, as these fees are nonrefundable. Compliant operators also make a point of attending every scheduled inspection and addressing cited violations promptly, since missing or failing two inspections triggers escalating reinspection fees starting at $50 for the third visit and $100 for each subsequent one. Keeping records of all written notices from the Department of Public Works — whether by letter or email — helps operators track which inspections count toward the reinspection fee threshold under § 296-16.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 296-16 of Middletown's Code of Ordinances is primarily directed at property owners, but tenants benefit indirectly because the reinspection fee structure creates a financial incentive for landlords to correct violations and attend scheduled inspections. If a landlord's repeated failure to comply with the inspection process is delaying needed repairs or permit issuance, tenants may find it useful to contact the Middletown Department of Public Works to understand the status of any pending permit or inspection. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Middletown's rental permit requirements under Chapter 296 can help tenants understand what options may be available when a landlord's non-compliance affects housing conditions.
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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