Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 310-12
Action upon noncompliance
Operative Text
A. Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner, person or agent so notified to properly comply with this article within 20 days after the service of notice as provided herein, the Building Inspector is hereby authorized and empowered to pay for the correction of such violation, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow. B. When the Village has effected the correction of the violation or has paid for its removal, the actual cost thereof, plus the accrued legal rate of interest per annum from the date of the completion of the work, if not paid by such owner prior thereto, shall be charged to such owner by the Village, and such charge shall become due and payable by said owner or person at the time of the payment of such bill. C. Where the full amount due the Village is not paid by such owner within 20 days after the correction of such violation as provided in Subsections A and B above, then, and in that case, the Building Inspector shall cause to be filed in the office of the Village Clerk a sworn statement showing the cost and expense incurred for the work, the date the work was completed and the location of the property by section, lot and block on which said work was done and the name of the reputed owner thereof. The filing of such sworn statement shall constitute a lien and privilege on the property and shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in principal and interest, plus costs of court, if any, for collection, until final payment has been made. Said costs and expenses shall be collected in the manner fixed by law for the collection of taxes and, further, shall be subject to a delinquent penalty at the legal rate of interest in the event that the same is not paid in full on or before the date the tax bill upon which such charge appears becomes delinquent. Sworn statements filed in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be prima facie evidence that all legal formalities have been complied with and the work has been properly and successfully done and shall be full notice to every person concerned that the amount of the statement, plus interest, constitutes a charge against the property designated and described in the statement and that the same is due and collectible as provided by law.
Section 310-12 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a process by which the Village can step in and correct a code violation when a property owner, person, or agent fails to comply within 20 days of receiving notice. The Village then bills the responsible owner for the actual cost of that work plus interest, and if the bill goes unpaid, the Building Inspector files a sworn statement with the Village Clerk that creates a lien on the property. That lien remains attached to the property until the full amount—including principal, interest, and any court costs—is paid, and unpaid charges are ultimately collected in the same manner as taxes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 310-12, compliant property owners generally act promptly on any notice of violation, completing required corrections within the 20-day window to avoid the Village stepping in and performing the work on their behalf. If the Village does perform the work, operators should expect to receive a bill for the actual cost plus interest, and should pay it within the subsequent 20-day period to prevent a lien from being filed against the property. A lien filed under this section is treated similarly to a tax lien and can affect the property's title and transferability until fully satisfied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 310-12 primarily governs the relationship between the Village of Sleepy Hollow and property owners, but tenants may find it relevant when a landlord has failed to correct a noticed violation. The provision signals that the Village has enforcement tools—including the authority to perform corrections itself and place a lien on the property—that operate independently of tenant action. Tenants who believe a violation has gone unaddressed may wish to contact the Village's Building Inspector's office or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how § 310-12's enforcement mechanisms interact with their 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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