Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 173 § 173-11
Enforcement
Operative Text
The City of Beacon shall enforce compliance with this article by seeking civil penalties, instituting a criminal proceeding, or both. A. Criminal proceeding. A summons or appearance ticket for any violation of this article may be served on the owner, or in the event that an owner designates a managing agent pursuant to § 173-4A(3) , of this article, process may be served on the managing agent of the non-owner-occupied property with equal force and effect as if served on the owner.
Section 173-11 of Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 173 establishes that the City of Beacon has two enforcement tools available for violations of the rent regulation article: civil penalties, criminal proceedings, or a combination of both. When a criminal proceeding is pursued, a summons or appearance ticket can be served directly on the property owner. If the owner has designated a managing agent under § 173-4A(3), that agent may be served with process instead, and such service carries the same legal weight as serving the owner directly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 173-11, the City of Beacon may respond to violations of Chapter 173 by pursuing civil penalties, initiating a criminal proceeding, or both simultaneously. Operators who have designated a managing agent pursuant to § 173-4A(3) should be aware that the managing agent can receive legal process on the owner's behalf with full legal effect. Compliant property managers typically maintain clear records of any agency designations and ensure that designated agents are informed of their responsibilities under the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 173-11 gives the City of Beacon direct authority to enforce Chapter 173's rent regulations against owners—or their designated managing agents—through civil penalties, criminal proceedings, or both. This means tenants are not the sole avenue for addressing violations; the city itself can initiate enforcement action. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the City of Beacon directly to report the issue, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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