Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-20
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Any person, association, firm or corporation who or which violates any provision of this chapter or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation, punishable: A. By a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. B. For any second conviction, committed within a period of 10 years of the first conviction, such violation will be subject to a fine of not less than $2,500 nor more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. C. For any third conviction, committed within a period of 10 years of the first conviction, such violation will be subject to a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $20,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. D. For any fourth or subsequent offense, after having been convicted three or more times within a period of 10 years, such violation shall be prosecuted as an unclassified misdemeanor, with a minimum fine of $10,000 and a maximum fine of $30,000 and/or a maximum period of incarceration of one year. E. Each day's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation of this chapter.
Section 196-20 of Cedarhurst's Code of Ordinances establishes a graduated penalty structure for anyone who violates or assists in violating Chapter 196's rent-related provisions. A first offense carries a fine between $1,000 and $5,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail, with fines and potential incarceration escalating significantly for repeat offenses within a 10-year window—up to a $30,000 fine and one year of incarceration for a fourth or subsequent offense prosecuted as an unclassified misdemeanor. Critically, each day a violation continues is treated as a separate, independent offense under this section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Chapter 196 in Cedarhurst should be aware that § 196-20 imposes serious financial and criminal exposure for non-compliance, starting at a minimum $1,000 fine for a first offense. Because each day of continued non-compliance constitutes its own separate violation, operators generally act promptly to correct any identified deficiency rather than allowing it to persist. Repeat violations within a 10-year period trigger sharply higher fines and potential misdemeanor prosecution, so maintaining consistent compliance practices is a hallmark of responsible property management in this jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 196-20 of the Cedarhurst Code, any person or entity—including a landlord—who violates Chapter 196 is subject to meaningful penalties, and each day the violation continues counts as a fresh offense. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating Chapter 196 may document the ongoing conduct, since the day-by-day accrual provision can significantly increase the weight of a complaint. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Village of Cedarhurst or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nassau County housing law to understand 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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