Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-7
Fees
Operative Text
A. The fee for a rental unit compliance certificate as set forth in §§ 176-5 and 176-6 shall be $50 for each inspected unit. This fee shall be paid in full prior to the inspection. B. Failure of an owner or agent to appear within 15 minutes of a scheduled inspection ("no show") shall result in a fee of $250 per unit scheduled for inspection. C. Cancellation of a scheduled inspection less than 24 hours before that scheduled inspection ("late cancellation") shall result in a fee of $250 per unit scheduled for inspection. D. Should a unit fail inspection, the initial reinspection shall be free of charge; however, each subsequent reinspection thereafter until that unit passes shall result in a reinspection fee of $50 per unit being reinspected.Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-7 establishes a fee structure for rental unit compliance inspections. A standard inspection costs $50 per unit, paid before the inspection takes place. Owners or agents who fail to show up within 15 minutes of a scheduled inspection, or who cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, are each charged $250 per unit. If a unit fails inspection, the first reinspection is free, but any additional reinspections required before the unit passes cost $50 per unit each.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 176-7, compliant property owners and managers pay the $50-per-unit inspection fee in full before the scheduled inspection date and ensure an authorized representative is present within 15 minutes of the appointment. Operators who need to cancel generally do so well in advance of the 24-hour threshold to avoid the $250-per-unit late-cancellation fee. When a unit fails inspection, owners typically address all noted deficiencies before requesting a reinspection, since only the first reinspection is free and each subsequent one carries a $50-per-unit charge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 176-7 is part of a compliance framework designed to ensure rental units in Watervliet meet habitability and safety standards through regular inspections. Tenants may find it useful to know that this fee structure creates financial incentives for landlords to keep units inspection-ready and to honor scheduled appointments. If a tenant believes their unit has not been properly inspected or that required certificates have not been obtained under ch. 176, they may consider contacting the City of Watervliet's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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