Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-72
Penalties for offenses
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Any person or entity that shall violate any of the provisions of this article or who fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof shall be guilty of a violation, punishable by: A. On the first offense, a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $2,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, upon conviction of a first offense. B. On the second offense, a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $3,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for a conviction of the second of two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of five years. C. On the third offense or any offense thereafter, a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $15,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for a conviction of the third of three offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-72 establishes a graduated penalty structure for violations of the article's rental housing requirements. A first offense carries a fine between $1,000 and $2,000 and/or up to 15 days of imprisonment upon conviction. Repeat offenses within a five-year window escalate significantly, with a second offense reaching up to $3,000 and a third or subsequent offense reaching up to $15,000, each also subject to possible imprisonment of up to 15 days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Glen Cove's rental housing article should be aware that § 168-72 imposes escalating criminal penalties for noncompliance, beginning at a minimum $1,000 fine for a first offense. Operators who maintain consistent compliance practices—such as timely responses to code requirements and thorough recordkeeping—generally reduce exposure to the repeat-offense tiers, where fines can reach $15,000 per conviction. Because penalties are assessed per conviction and escalate based on a five-year lookback period, compliant operators typically treat each requirement of the article as independently enforceable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living under Glen Cove's rental housing article may find § 168-72 relevant when a landlord has failed to meet the article's requirements, since violations can result in criminal fines and potential imprisonment for the offending party. If a landlord's noncompliance affects your housing conditions, general enforcement paths include reporting the violation to the appropriate Glen Cove municipal authority or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help explain how the penalty structure under § 168-72 may factor into broader enforcement or housing court proceedings.
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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