Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-41
Failure to correct violations
Operative Text
Any person who fails to correct a violation of this chapter upon receipt of a notice of violation shall be guilty of an offense and shall be subject to fines or civil penalties which shall be cumulative for each and every week that the violation remains uncorrected. A. For each day the owner fails to arrange for an inspection beyond 15 days after service of such notice. B. For each violation not corrected within a reasonable time following receipt of a notice of violation; (1) Failure to arrange for a timely reinspection shall give rise to a presumption that the violation was not corrected and a fine shall be imposed accordingly. (2) Violations not corrected in the allotted time shall be subject to a fine or civil penalty, which fine or civil penalty shall not exceed the maximum set forth in the Executive Law for violations of state code; and not to exceed the maximum set forth in the Village Law for violations of this chapter, retroactive to the original date set forth in the violation notice. A cumulative civil penalty may be imposed for each and every week or portion thereof that the violation continues to the maximum extent permitted by law. Enforcement proceedings shall be in accordance with § 96-44 .
Under Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-41, any person who receives a notice of violation and fails to correct it becomes guilty of an offense subject to fines or civil penalties. These penalties are cumulative, accruing for each week—or portion of a week—that the violation remains unaddressed, and they can be applied retroactively to the original date stated in the violation notice. The maximum penalty amounts are capped by the limits set in New York's Executive Law for state code violations and by the Village Law for violations of this local chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-41 generally schedule reinspections promptly—within 15 days of receiving a notice of violation—to avoid triggering the presumption that a violation was not corrected. Compliant operators document all corrective actions and maintain records that demonstrate timely remediation, since fines accumulate on a weekly basis and can be applied retroactively to the original violation date. Staying current with reinspection scheduling and correction timelines is a standard practice for avoiding escalating civil penalties under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-41 of Geneseo's Code of Ordinances provides a framework that can benefit tenants when landlords fail to correct housing violations after receiving official notice. Because penalties accrue cumulatively each week a violation goes uncorrected—and can be imposed retroactively—tenants may find it useful to document when a notice of violation was issued and whether a reinspection was arranged within the required timeframe. Tenants who believe a landlord has not addressed a cited violation can explore options such as contacting the local code enforcement office, raising the uncorrected violation in relevant proceedings, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on next steps under § 96-41.
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.
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