Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-26
Recovery of expenses
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The expenses incurred pursuant to § 332-24 above shall be paid by the owner or occupant of the premises, or by the person who caused or maintained such nuisance or other violation. The chief officer of the bureau 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 § 332-25 above. The chief officer of the bureau 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, pursuant to the procedures set forth in § C205 of the City Charter.
Section 332-26 of Peekskill's Code of Ordinances establishes how the city recovers costs it incurs when it takes action to abate a nuisance or code violation on a property. The owner, occupant, or whoever caused the violation is responsible for reimbursing those expenses. The city may pursue repayment either by filing a lawsuit against the responsible party or by placing a lien on the property itself, following the procedures in § C205 of the City Charter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 332-26, property owners and managers should be aware that any expenses the city incurs while remedying a nuisance or violation on their premises can be charged back to them directly. The bureau's chief officer documents these costs in an official affidavit and can pursue recovery through litigation or by attaching a lien to the property. Operators who stay current on code compliance and promptly address violations generally avoid the risk of city-initiated remediation and the associated cost-recovery actions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 332-26 clarifies that financial liability for city-incurred remediation expenses can fall on the occupant of a premises, not just the owner, if the occupant caused or maintained the nuisance or violation. Tenants who believe they are being improperly held responsible for expenses under this provision may want to review the affidavit the bureau is required to file, which must itemize costs with fairness and accuracy. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Peekskill's ordinances can help clarify what obligations, if any, apply in a given 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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