Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 40-2
Evidence of amount due
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Any statement, bill or other demand for payment directed to the village by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal or such other body authorized to effect collection of such administration charges shall be prima facie evidence of the amount due from the apartment house owners.
Under Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40 § 40-2, any official statement, bill, or payment demand sent to the village by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (or another authorized collection body) is treated as prima facie evidence of the administration charges owed by apartment house owners. This means the document itself carries presumptive legal weight establishing the amount due, without requiring additional proof at the outset. The presumption can, in principle, be rebutted, but the burden shifts to the party challenging the stated amount.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 40 § 40-2, apartment house owners in Russell Gardens should be aware that any official billing document issued by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal or a similarly authorized body is presumptively valid proof of the administration charges owed. Compliant operators generally maintain records of all such statements and reconcile them against their own accounts promptly. Keeping organized documentation of payments made and any correspondence disputing a bill is a practice commonly associated with orderly compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 40-2 of Russell Gardens's Code of Ordinances establishes how administration charges owed by apartment house owners to the village are evidenced, which can be relevant context for tenants seeking to understand how their building's regulatory obligations are tracked. While this provision directly governs the relationship between the village and apartment house owners rather than individual tenants, tenants who believe their building is out of compliance with local housing administration requirements may find it useful to contact the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding how official billing records function under ch. 40 § 40-2 can inform broader questions about a landlord's standing with housing authorities.
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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