West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-10
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 chapter within the time period set forth in the notice of violation, the Building Inspector, or other Village official duly designated by the Village Board, is hereby authorized and empowered to correct, or to cause the correction, of the said violation, at the expense of the owner, subject to the later approval and ratification of the Board of Trustees of the Village of West Haverstraw. B. When the Village has effected the correction of the violation or has paid for its correction, the Building Inspector, or other Village official duly designated by the Village Board, 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 when work was completed and the location of the property, by section, block and lot, 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 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. In addition, the owner shall further be responsible for the payment of an administrative assessment of $500 to compensate the Village for the administrative costs associated with correction of the violation.
West Haverstraw Code ch. 171 § 171-10 establishes a process by which the Village may step in and correct a property violation when an owner, person, or agent fails to comply within the time stated in a notice of violation. The Village then files a sworn statement with the Village Clerk documenting the cost of the work, and that filing creates a lien on the property that remains until the debt is fully paid. On top of the actual correction costs, the owner is also assessed a flat $500 administrative fee to cover the Village's administrative expenses related to the correction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 171 § 171-10, a compliant property owner responds to any notice of violation within the timeframe specified in that notice, avoiding the scenario where the Village performs the corrective work itself. Operators who allow the Village to step in face not only reimbursement of all correction costs—which become a lien on the property collectible like a tax—but also a mandatory $500 administrative assessment. Keeping records of completed repairs and communicating promptly with the Building Inspector are practices generally associated with avoiding these compounding financial consequences.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 171-10 of the West Haverstraw Code gives the Village authority to enforce property maintenance standards against owners who ignore violation notices, which can be relevant to tenants living in substandard conditions. If a landlord has failed to correct a cited violation, tenants may find it useful to contact the Village Building Inspector's office to inquire about the status of any outstanding notices. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a property owner is unresponsive to official notices under this chapter.
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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