What is ECB Violation?
ECB (Environmental Control Board, now part of OATH) adjudicates violations from multiple NYC agencies: DOB, FDNY, DEP, DSNY, DOT, and others. When a city inspector issues a violation, it's served as an ECB summons requiring the respondent to appear at a hearing or pay a stipulated fine.
Key facts about ECB violations:
- Default penalties: If you don't respond to an ECB summons, you receive a default judgment with the maximum penalty
- Judgment liens: Unpaid ECB fines can be docketed as judgment liens against the property (not just the owner)
- These liens must be satisfied at closing and appear on title searches
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can ECB fines become liens?
Yes. Unpaid ECB fines are docketed as judgment liens that attach to the property and must be satisfied at closing.
What happens if I ignore an ECB summons?
ECB issues a default judgment with the maximum penalty, which can then become a lien against the property.
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