In addition to the penalties provided in this chapter, when
any dwelling, building or structure is constructed, altered, converted,
used or maintained in violation of any section of this chapter, the
City of Cortland may bring suit in an appropriate court of competent
jurisdiction to:
A. Prevent unlawful construction, alteration, conversion, or maintenance;
B. Restrain, correct, or abate such violation or nuisance;
C. Prevent the occupation of the dwelling, building or structure;
D. Prevent any other violation of this chapter; and
E. Obtain a judgment for costs and expenses to enforce this chapter.
All inspection fees, reinspection fees, demolition costs, administrative
costs and legal costs incurred by the Code Enforcement Office or City
of Cortland in the enforcement of this chapter may be collected by
an assessment or levy placed against the real estate, to be collected
as a property tax or by judgment entered against the owner personally
or against the real estate.