Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-9
Reimbursement of Village; assessment of costs
Operative Text
The Village shall be reimbursed for the cost of the work performed or the services rendered, as hereinabove provided, by assessment against the lots or parcels of land where such work was performed or services were rendered for so much of the actual or complete cost as incurred upon and from each lot or lots by the assessment of all such cost of such removal, including legal fees against the real property affected. A. Whenever the Village shall incur any cost or expense in taking any remedial action or performing any improvement, work or act pursuant thereto, the amount of such cost or expense, along with an administrative fee in the amount of $75, shall be billed to the owner and, if not paid within 30 days, shall be assessed penalties from the expiration date of such thirty-day period at the rate of 1/2 of 1% per month until the assessment is paid or discharged in full. All penalties collected shall be credited to the general fund. B. At least 30 days before the end of the fiscal year, the officer or official charged with the collection of such special or local assessments shall transmit to the Village Board a statement of all delinquent special or local assessments, showing the amounts thereof with penalties computed to the first day of the month following the month in which the fiscal year commences. The Village Board is required to include the amounts in the annual tax levy and such amounts are extended on the annual tax roll against the real properties concerned, and such special assessments are thereafter deemed for the purposes of collection to be a part of the annual Village Tax. C. The Village may assess costs pursuant to this section in addition to, and cumulatively with, the exercise of any other enforcement mechanisms provided by this chapter or otherwise.
Section 136-9 of Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 establishes a cost-recovery mechanism that allows the Village to recoup expenses it incurs when it performs remedial work or services on private property. The Village adds a $75 administrative fee to the actual costs, bills the property owner, and begins charging a penalty of one-half of one percent per month on any unpaid balance after 30 days. If the bill remains unpaid before the end of the fiscal year, the outstanding amount—including accrued penalties—is folded into the annual Village tax levy and treated as part of the regular property tax on the affected parcel.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to Village remedial action under ch. 136 § 136-9 should be aware that any costs the Village incurs, plus a $75 administrative fee, will be billed directly to them. Compliant operators generally pay such bills within the 30-day window to avoid the monthly penalty rate of one-half of one percent that begins accruing after that deadline. Failure to resolve the balance before the fiscal year closes can result in the amount being placed on the annual tax roll, effectively becoming a lien against the real property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 136-9 primarily governs the Village's relationship with property owners regarding cost recovery, tenants should understand that unresolved Village assessments can affect the financial and legal standing of a rental property. If a tenant believes that Village remedial work was triggered by conditions in their unit or building, they may wish to document those conditions and consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision interacts with any habitability or rent-related rights. Tenants can also contact the Village of Norwood directly to inquire about the status of any assessments recorded against a property under ch. 136 § 136-9.
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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