East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 111-19
Penalties for offenses
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Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any lawful order by the Health Officer or the Town/Village Board of Trustees pursuant to this chapter shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both, and each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 § 111-19 establishes penalties for violations of the housing chapter's requirements or any lawful order issued under it by the Health Officer or the Town/Village Board of Trustees. Upon conviction, a violator may face a fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both. Importantly, each day that a violation continues is treated as a separate, independent offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 111 § 111-19, property owners and managers in East Rochester who receive a lawful order from the Health Officer or the Town/Village Board of Trustees generally act promptly to bring their properties into compliance, since each day of continued noncompliance can be charged as a distinct offense. Operators who maintain properties in accordance with the chapter's requirements reduce their exposure to fines of up to $250 per day and potential imprisonment of up to 15 days. Keeping records of corrective actions taken in response to any official orders is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 111 § 111-19 of the East Rochester Code of Ordinances provides that landlords who violate housing chapter requirements or ignore lawful orders from the Health Officer or the Town/Village Board of Trustees face criminal penalties, including fines and possible imprisonment. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating the chapter's provisions may consider reporting the conditions to the Health Officer or the Town/Village Board of Trustees, who have authority to issue orders and pursue enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with East Rochester's local code can help residents understand what options may be available when housing conditions fall short of the chapter's standards.
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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