Cochecton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-7
Notice of violation; penalties for offenses
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A. Whenever the Building Inspector determines there has been a violation or there are reasonable grounds to believe there has been a violation of any portion of this chapter, he shall give notice in writing specifying the alleged violation. The notice shall provide a reasonable time for compliance and shall be served upon the owner, operator, agent or occupant, as the case may require. Said notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner, agent, operator or occupant if a copy is served upon him personally, sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) to the last known address, or if a copy is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the building affected. B. Any person who shall knowingly and willfully violate this chapter may be punished by a fine of not more than $100 per day of violation or two days' imprisonment for each day of violation.
Under Cochecton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 § 135-7, when the Building Inspector finds or has reasonable grounds to believe a violation of Chapter 135 has occurred, a written notice of violation must be issued and served on the responsible party — whether owner, operator, agent, or occupant. Service can be accomplished in person, by certified mail to the last known address, or by conspicuous posting on the affected building. Anyone who knowingly and willfully violates the chapter may face a fine of up to $100 per day of violation, imprisonment of up to two days per day of violation, or both.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 135-7, a compliant property owner or operator generally maintains current contact information on file so that any written notice of violation reaches them promptly and the compliance window is not inadvertently shortened. Operators familiar with this provision typically act on written notices quickly, since fines can accumulate on a per-day basis up to $100 for each day a knowing and willful violation continues. Keeping records of corrective actions taken in response to any Building Inspector notice is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-7 establishes that occupants, not just owners or operators, may be served with a written notice of violation under Chapter 135, so tenants should be aware they can receive such notices directly. If a tenant believes a landlord or operator is in violation of Chapter 135 and no corrective action is being taken, general enforcement paths include contacting the Cochecton Building Inspector's office, which holds authority to issue notices and pursue penalties under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing code enforcement can help explain what options may be available when a notice of violation has been issued or when one has not yet been sought.
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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