Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 40-1
Imposition of charge for administration of Emergency Tenant Protection Act
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There is hereby imposed upon the owner of any apartment house in the Village of Russell Gardens the annual or other charge required to be paid by the village to the State of New York, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, in administering the provisions of the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, all with the same full force and effect as if said charge were imposed, in the first instance, upon said apartment house owners or any of them.
Under Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40 § 40-1, the Village of Russell Gardens passes through to apartment house owners the fees it is required to pay to the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) for administering the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974. Rather than absorbing these administrative costs itself, the village imposes them directly on the owners of covered apartment buildings. The charge carries the same legal weight as if the state had billed the owners directly from the outset.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 40 § 40-1, owners of apartment houses in Russell Gardens are responsible for paying the administrative charge that the village owes to the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal in connection with the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974. Compliant operators typically track when these annual or periodic charges are assessed and remit payment on time to avoid any default. Keeping records of each payment can help demonstrate compliance if questions arise about outstanding fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 40-1 of the Russell Gardens Code establishes that the cost of administering the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 falls on apartment house owners, not on the village's general fund or on tenants directly. Tenants living in covered buildings may find it useful to know this framework when evaluating how their building is regulated under the ETPA. Those with questions about their rights under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act can reach out to the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal or a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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