Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-155
Recovery of expenses
Operative Text
The expenses incurred pursuant to § 12-154 of this chapter shall be paid by the owner or occupant of the premises or by the person who caused or maintained such nuisance or other matter. The Board of Trustees shall file among its records a resolution stating, with fairness and accuracy, the items of expense and the date of execution of actions authorized by § 12-154 of this chapter. The Board of Trustees may institute a suit to recover such expenses against any person liable for such expenses or may cause such expenses to be charged against the property as a lien. Nothing herein shall be construed as placing a lien upon the property which supersedes the lien of any mortgage on such property executed and recorded prior to the existence of a lien herein authorized.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-155, when the village incurs costs by taking action to abate a nuisance or other matter under § 12-154, those costs must be paid by the property owner, occupant, or whoever caused or maintained the nuisance. The Board of Trustees is required to document the specific expense items and the date of the remedial action in an official resolution. To collect those costs, the Board may either file a lawsuit against the responsible party or place a lien on the property — though any such lien cannot take priority over a previously recorded mortgage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-155 should be aware that if the village steps in to address a nuisance or other matter under § 12-154, the resulting costs can be charged directly to the owner. Compliant operators generally address nuisance conditions proactively so that the village does not need to intervene and generate expenses that could become a lien on the property. Keeping records of maintenance and remediation efforts can help demonstrate that a property is being managed responsibly under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-155, occupants of a property can be held responsible for expenses the village incurs to address a nuisance or other matter if the occupant caused or maintained it. Tenants who receive notice of such expenses or a potential lien related to § 12-154 actions may want to review the Board of Trustees' resolution, which is required to itemize the costs and the date of action. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help occupants understand their options if they believe they have been improperly identified as a responsible party.
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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