Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-11
Correction of violations and assessment of costs
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If any person adjudicated to be in violation of this chapter and who owns the subject premises shall fail to remove or correct the condition within such time as shall have been directed by the Village Justice, such work as shall be necessary to remove or correct the violation may be performed on behalf of the Board of Trustees, and the entire cost thereof, including any attorneys' fees incurred, shall be assessed by the Board of Trustees upon the real property in question. The expenses and fees so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge upon such real property until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other charges, taxes and assessments of the Village of Sea Cliff. This remedy shall be in addition to any penalty provided for under this Code.
Under Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-11, when a property owner has been formally found in violation of Chapter 78 and fails to correct the problem within the timeframe set by the Village Justice, the Village's Board of Trustees is authorized to have the corrective work done itself. The full cost of that work, including any attorneys' fees, is then assessed directly against the property as a lien — meaning it attaches to the real estate and is collected alongside other village taxes and charges. This cost-recovery mechanism operates on top of any other penalties that may apply under the village code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to Chapter 78 of the Sea Cliff Code should be aware that § 78-11 gives the Board of Trustees the authority to step in and perform corrective work at the owner's expense if a court-ordered deadline is missed. Compliant operators generally act promptly on any remediation timeline set by the Village Justice to avoid having repair costs, plus attorneys' fees, placed as a lien on their property. Because such a lien is collected in the same manner as village taxes and assessments, it can affect title and financing, making timely compliance a standard part of property management practice in Sea Cliff.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-11 of Sea Cliff's Code of Ordinances provides a mechanism that can benefit tenants indirectly: if a property owner is adjudicated in violation of Chapter 78 and refuses to make court-ordered corrections, the village itself can step in to perform the necessary work and recover costs from the owner. Tenants who believe a Chapter 78 violation exists on their premises may consider reporting the condition to the Village of Sea Cliff so that the adjudication process can begin. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other remedies available under the village code.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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