Cazenovia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-8
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A. Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility for publicizing, administering, and enforcing this chapter shall be in the Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Cazenovia. B. Violations. Violations of this chapter shall be reported in person or in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer. C. Enforcement. Where sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this chapter have been violated, the Code Enforcement Officer may: (1) Institute a suit in court against the alleged violator; or (2) Cause a report and reference to be made to an appropriate state or federal authority having the power to investigate and prosecute violations of fair housing laws, including but not limited to the New York State Attorney General or the United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development. D. Penalties. Where a person or organization has been found, after a trial on the merits, in violation of this chapter, a fine shall be imposed on such person or organization not to exceed $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each additional offense. The minimum fine for violations of this chapter shall be $100 for a first offense and $500 for each additional offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be $100 for a first offense and $500 for each additional offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense for the purpose of imposing the appropriate fine.
Section 86-8 of Cazenovia's Code of Ordinances places the Code Enforcement Officer in charge of publicizing, administering, and enforcing the town's fair housing chapter. Violations can be pursued through a court action or referred to state or federal agencies such as the New York State Attorney General or HUD. When a violation is established at trial, fines range from a minimum of $100 up to $500 for a first offense, and from a minimum of $500 up to $1,000 for each additional offense, with every separate violation counted as its own offense.
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Under § 86-8, property owners and managers operating in Cazenovia are expected to maintain full compliance with the town's fair housing chapter, as the Code Enforcement Officer holds authority to initiate court proceedings or refer matters to state or federal agencies. Compliant operators typically keep records demonstrating adherence to fair housing requirements and respond promptly to any inquiry from the Code Enforcement Officer. Repeated or multiple violations are each treated as separate offenses, meaning fines can accumulate quickly beyond the initial $100–$500 first-offense range.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-8 gives tenants a clear reporting path: violations of Cazenovia's fair housing chapter can be reported in person or in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer, who has the authority to pursue court action or refer the matter to agencies such as HUD or the New York State Attorney General. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may also reach out to tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services for general guidance on available options. Because § 86-8 treats each separate violation as a distinct offense subject to its own fine, documenting individual incidents may be relevant when a complaint is filed.
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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