Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 269-17
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person committing an offense against any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation pursuant to the Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The continuation of an offense against the provisions of this article shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder. B. In addition or as an alternative to the above-provided penalties, the Board of Trustees may also maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the Village in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this article.
Section 269-17 of Babylon Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the consequences for violating the rental regulations set out in the article. A convicted violator may face a fine of up to $250, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both, and each day a violation continues is treated as a separate offense. Beyond criminal penalties, the Village's Board of Trustees is also authorized to seek court-ordered compliance or an injunction to stop an ongoing violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 269-17, property owners and managers operating rental units in Babylon Village face escalating exposure for each day a violation of the article persists, since the code treats every continuing day as a distinct offense. Operators who maintain properties in full compliance with the article's requirements avoid the risk of fines, imprisonment, and potential injunctive action brought by the Board of Trustees. Keeping thorough records of maintenance, inspections, and corrective actions is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 269-17 signals that Babylon Village treats violations of this rental article seriously enough to authorize both criminal penalties and civil court action against offenders. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating the article's provisions may report the concern to the Village, which can prompt the Board of Trustees to seek enforcement through the courts. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau and Suffolk County housing law can help residents understand what options exist under § 269-17 and related provisions.
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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