Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-59
Service of orders to remedy offenses
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The orders in writing directing that conditions in violation of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted by the office of Building Inspector be remedied shall be served upon the owner, operator or occupant of the premises either by personally serving the same in the same manner as for service of a summons in the State of New York or by posting a copy of the order at the front entrance of the premises and by mailing a copy to the owner, operator or occupant, directed to his last known address. The address of the owner as appearing on the assessment roll of the town shall be deemed sufficient for mailing to an owner.
Section 140-59 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes how written orders to fix code violations must be delivered to the responsible parties. An order can reach an owner, operator, or occupant either through personal service—following New York State's summons procedures—or by posting a copy at the property's front entrance and mailing a copy to the person's last known address. For owners specifically, the address listed on the town's assessment roll is considered a legally sufficient mailing address.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 140-59, property owners in Wallkill should ensure that the address on the town's assessment roll is current and accurate, because that address is the one the Building Inspector's office will use when mailing remediation orders. A compliant operator generally monitors both their registered mailing address and their property's front entrance for any posted notices, since either method constitutes valid service. Staying current with the assessment roll helps ensure that orders to remedy violations are received promptly and can be addressed within any applicable timeframe.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 140-59 describes the official methods by which remediation orders can be served on occupants as well as owners and operators, meaning tenants may also receive such orders if they are named. If a notice is posted at the front entrance of a property or delivered personally, that constitutes valid service under this provision. Tenants who believe a property has unaddressed code violations may wish to contact the Wallkill Building Inspector's office or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how the order and remedy process under Chapter 140 may apply to 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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