Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-82
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation. B. Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this chapter after expiration of the time for compliance established in accordance with the chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not more than $250 or by imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both. In the event of any failure so to comply, each and every day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, and the penalties prescribed above shall be applicable to each such separate offense, except that no further penalties shall be imposed for the period during which any appeal from a conviction of such offense is pending. C. Where weekly rental units are in violation of § 158-80 and the Police Department or Code Enforcement Officer has been called to the rental unit more than twice within a week, the Police Department and/or Code Enforcement Officer shall cause the rental unit to be vacated until such time as the owner of the premises could be notified and a meeting with the Code Enforcement Officer is scheduled to review the violations.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-82 establishes that any violation of Chapter 158 is a criminal offense upon conviction. A person who fails to correct a violation within the required compliance period may face a fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both — with each day of continued non-compliance treated as a separate offense. Additionally, when a weekly rental unit repeatedly violates § 158-80 and law enforcement or code enforcement is called more than twice in a single week, authorities may order the unit vacated until the owner is notified and a compliance meeting is arranged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 158-82, property owners and managers operating in Evans, N.Y. are generally expected to correct any Chapter 158 violations within the timeframes established by the code, since each day of non-compliance can be treated as a distinct offense carrying its own fine of up to $250 and potential imprisonment. Compliant operators typically respond promptly to notices of violation and schedule required meetings with the Code Enforcement Officer before deadlines lapse. Owners of weekly rental units should be especially attentive to § 158-80 compliance, as repeated police or code enforcement calls — more than twice in a week — can trigger a mandatory vacancy order until the owner meets with the Code Enforcement Officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 158-82 of Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 provides that landlords who fail to correct code violations face escalating daily fines and potential criminal penalties, which can serve as a meaningful enforcement mechanism for tenants living in substandard conditions. Tenants in weekly rental units may also note that if police or code enforcement is called more than twice in a week due to § 158-80 violations, the unit can be ordered vacated until the owner addresses the issues with the Code Enforcement Officer. Tenants who believe their unit is out of compliance may consider documenting conditions, contacting the local Code Enforcement Office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization 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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