Chittenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-13.1
Penalties for offenses
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A. A person who has been found to have failed to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation, as defined in the provisions of the Penal Law , and upon conviction thereof, each violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250, or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. B. Each additional week a violation of any provision of this chapter continues, after written notice of such violation has been delivered to the responsible party(ies), or three days after such written notice is mailed to the last known address provided to the Village by the responsible party(ies), shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation. C. The penalties for each separate and distinct violation, adjudicated by the appropriate court, can be imposed consecutively or concurrently, at the discretion of the court.
Section 137-13.1 of Chittenango's Code of Ordinances establishes that anyone found to have violated any provision of Chapter 137 may face a fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both, upon conviction. Importantly, each week a violation continues after written notice has been delivered—or three days after it is mailed to the responsible party's last known address on file with the Village—counts as a separate, independent violation. A court has discretion to impose the penalties for these separate violations either consecutively or concurrently.
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Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 137 generally maintain compliance records and respond promptly to any written notice of a violation, since under § 137-13.1 each additional week of non-compliance after notice is treated as a new, distinct violation carrying its own potential fine of up to $250 or up to 15 days' imprisonment. Keeping a current mailing address on file with the Village of Chittenango is important, because the notice clock under § 137-13.1 can begin running just three days after a notice is mailed to the last address provided. Operators who address cited deficiencies quickly reduce the number of separate violations that could accumulate and be adjudicated by a court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 137-13.1 of Chittenango's Code of Ordinances provides a mechanism for holding responsible parties accountable for ongoing housing-code violations, with penalties that can multiply week by week after written notice is given. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to comply with Chapter 137 may consider documenting the conditions and the dates of any notices, as the timing of written notice is central to how violations are counted under § 137-13.1. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid offices can help residents understand what options may be available, including how violations under this provision are brought before the appropriate court.
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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