Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-12
Alternative remedies
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The Town of Gates Code Enforcement Officer or his/her designee shall have the following alternative remedies for enforcement of this chapter: A. Appearance tickets. The Building Inspector or his/her representative shall have the authority, pursuant to the New York State Criminal Procedure Law , to issue an appearance ticket subscribed by him/her, directing a designated person to appear in a designated local criminal court at a designated future time in connection with the alleged commission of a designated violation of this chapter or any order made thereunder. B. Penalties for offenses. Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this chapter or fails to comply with any notice, order or directive of the Building Inspector or his/her representative after expiration of the time for compliance established in accordance with this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both, for such violation. In the event of any failure to so comply, each and every day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, and the penalties prescribed above shall be applicable to each such separate offense.
Section 148-12 of the Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 148 establishes two enforcement tools available to the Town's Code Enforcement Officer. First, the Building Inspector may issue appearance tickets directing individuals to appear in a local criminal court for alleged violations. Second, anyone convicted of failing to comply with the chapter's provisions or with a Building Inspector's notice or order may face a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both — with each day of continued non-compliance treated as a separate, independently punishable offense.
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Property owners and managers subject to Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 148 should be aware that § 148-12 gives the Building Inspector authority to issue appearance tickets and pursue criminal penalties for non-compliance. Operators who receive a notice or order from the Building Inspector generally act within the compliance timeframe specified in that notice to avoid triggering the penalty provisions. Because each day of continued violation can be charged as a separate offense, unresolved issues can accumulate into multiple fines and potential imprisonment exposure quickly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-12 of Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 148 provides enforcement mechanisms that can benefit tenants when a landlord or property owner is out of compliance with local housing standards. Tenants who believe a property is in violation may report concerns to the Town of Gates Code Enforcement Office, which has authority to issue appearance tickets and pursue fines or other penalties against non-compliant parties. Tenant-rights organizations or a local legal aid office can help residents understand how this provision's enforcement tools relate to their particular housing situation.
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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