(A) Whenever an owner, operator, or agent of a multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, or rooming unit neglects, or refuses to make repairs or other corrective action called for by a second order or notice of violation issued pursuant to § 124.18, the Comptroller may undertake such repairs or action, when in his or her judgment a failure to make them will endanger the public health, safety, or welfare, and the cost of such repairs and action will not exceed 50% of the fair market value of the structure to be repaired.
(B) Every owner, operator, or agent of a multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, or rooming unit who has received notice of the intention of the Comptroller to make repairs or take other corrective action shall give entry and free access to the Comptroller for the purpose of making such repairs. Any owner, operator, or agent of a multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, or rooming unit, who refuses, impedes, interferes with, hinders or obstructs entry by such agent pursuant to a notice of intention to make repairs or take other corrective action shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each failure to comply with this section.
(C) When repairs are made or other corrective action taken at the direction of the Comptroller, cost of such repairs and corrective action shall constitute a debt in favor of the village against the owner of the repaired structure. In the event such owner fails, neglects, or refuses to pay the village the amount of this debt, it shall be recoverable in a civil action against the owner or his or her successor, brought in a court of competent jurisdiction by the village which shall possess all rights of a private creditor.
(Ord. 03-43, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 03-59, passed 11-12-03)