Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-42
Recording of notices
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Whenever a notice or order has been issued for any infraction of this Chapter, the head of the Code Enforcement Agency may file a copy of such notice or order in the office of the City Clerk or agency having jurisdiction. Such recording shall constitute appropriate information of such notice or order to any subsequent purchaser, transferee, grantee, mortgagee or lessee of the property affected thereby.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-42, when a code enforcement notice or order is issued for a violation of Chapter 12, the head of the Code Enforcement Agency has the authority to file a copy of that notice or order with the City Clerk or another agency of appropriate jurisdiction. Once recorded, that filing serves as official notice to anyone who later buys, receives, mortgages, or leases the property — meaning future parties to a transaction cannot claim ignorance of the outstanding violation. The provision creates a public record that travels with the property itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 12 of the Poughkeepsie Code should be aware that under § 12-42, any enforcement notice or order tied to a property can be recorded with the City Clerk, making it part of the public record associated with that address. Compliant operators generally resolve outstanding notices or orders before entering into any sale, transfer, or lease transaction, since recorded violations are legally deemed known to all subsequent purchasers, transferees, and lessees. Keeping track of open enforcement actions and their resolution status is a standard practice for operators managing properties in Poughkeepsie.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-42, tenants and prospective tenants have an interest in knowing that code enforcement notices or orders against a property may be on file with the City Clerk and are considered public record. Because recorded notices are legally deemed known to subsequent lessees, individuals considering renting a property may be able to search City Clerk records to learn whether any outstanding Chapter 12 violations have been formally recorded against it. Tenant-rights organizations or housing counselors familiar with Poughkeepsie's code enforcement process can help explain how to access those records and what options may be available when violations exist.
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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