Ellicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 84-13
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Any person violating provisions of any section or subdivision of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty not exceeding $250 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both, for each violation. Each day that such violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. The penalty herein provided for shall be in addition to any and all additional remedies which the town shall have pursuant to law.
Ellicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 § 84-13 establishes that anyone who violates any part of Chapter 84 may face a civil or criminal penalty of up to $250, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both. Importantly, each day a violation continues counts as a separate, independent offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time. These penalties do not replace any other legal remedies the town may pursue; they are layered on top of them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ellicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 § 84-13, operators who remain in compliance with every section of Chapter 84 avoid exposure to fines that can reach $250 per day per violation, as well as potential criminal penalties. Compliant property managers typically conduct regular self-audits to identify and promptly correct any conditions that could constitute a violation, since each additional day of non-compliance is treated as a fresh offense. Keeping dated records of corrective actions taken can help demonstrate good-faith efforts to maintain compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ellicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 § 84-13 provides that the town has enforcement authority, including the ability to impose daily fines and seek additional legal remedies, against anyone who violates Chapter 84's provisions. Tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing violation of Chapter 84 may consider documenting the condition with dates, since each day of violation is treated as a separate offense under this provision. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the town, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or seeking guidance from a housing attorney to understand what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.