Property maintenance enforced under NY Property Maintenance Code (Part 1226) and municipal codes. Blight includes peeling paint, broken windows, overgrown vegetation, and accumulated debris.
NY Uniform Code Part 1226 applies statewide. City of Poughkeepsie and City of Beacon maintain active code enforcement divisions addressing exterior structure, weeds over 10 inches, junk vehicles, and accumulated refuse. Notice of violation typically 30 days to cure; failure results in appearance ticket in justice court. Fines up to $250/day under Town Law §268. Municipality may abate and lien the property.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Dutchess County, NY
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Dutchess County, NY
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Dutchess County, NY
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Dutchess County, NY
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Dutchess County, NY
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Dutchess County, NY
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