Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 90-37
Service of notice
Operative Text
Service shall be made either personally or, if not by personal service, sent by mail addressed to the owner at the address of record. If the letter is returned, a copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the structure shall constitute service of notice upon the owner. Issuance of a summons by a Code Enforcement Officer or a member of the Newark Police Department having jurisdiction will also constitute service of notice. The notice shall also set forth the consequences and effect of failure to comply with the said notice, which may include monetary fines or liens placed on personal property.
Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-37 establishes the methods by which official notices about property code issues are legally delivered to property owners. A notice may be served in person, by mail to the address on record, or — if mail is returned — by posting it visibly on or near the affected structure. Service on an owner's agent or the person responsible for the structure counts as service on the owner, and issuance of a summons by a Code Enforcement Officer or Newark Police Department member also satisfies the notice requirement. The notice itself must inform the recipient of the consequences of non-compliance, which can include monetary fines or liens on personal property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-37, compliant property owners and managers generally keep their address of record current with the municipality so that mailed notices reach them without delay. Operators who use agents or property managers should be aware that service on those representatives is legally equivalent to service on the owner. Reviewing any notice carefully — including the stated consequences such as fines or liens — and responding within the timeframe indicated is the standard practice for maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-37 governs how the municipality formally notifies property owners of code issues, which is relevant context for tenants who have reported housing conditions. If a code enforcement action has been initiated, tenants can inquire with Newark's Code Enforcement Office about whether proper notice was served and what compliance deadlines apply. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Newark housing code can help residents understand how the notice and enforcement process may relate to their housing situation.
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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