Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 159 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 159-15
Penalties for offenses
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Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 per day of violation, or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days per day of violation, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 159-15 of Castleton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances establishes the consequences for failing to comply with any requirement in Chapter 159. A violation of any provision in the chapter can result in a fine of up to $250 for each day the violation continues, imprisonment of up to 15 days per day of violation, or both. The penalties apply to any individual, firm, or corporation found to be in non-compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 159-15, property owners and managers who fail to meet any obligation set out in Chapter 159 face daily fines of up to $250, potential imprisonment, or both for each day a violation persists. Operators who maintain ongoing compliance with all Chapter 159 requirements avoid exposure to these accumulating daily penalties. Keeping thorough records of compliance efforts is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management under provisions like this one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 159-15 gives Chapter 159 its enforcement teeth by attaching daily financial and criminal penalties to any violation of the chapter's provisions. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to comply with Chapter 159 may consider documenting the issue and reporting it to the appropriate local enforcement authority in Castleton-on-Hudson. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain what options may be available when a landlord is alleged to be in ongoing non-compliance.
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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