Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-16
Penalties for offenses
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A. Penalties for violation. (1) Any person violating the provisions of this chapter, failing to comply with its provisions or providing false information to the Fire Chief, Building Inspector or other enforcement officer shall be subject to a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 15 days or both. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (2) The term "person" as used herein shall include any owner, occupant, mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, administrator, trustee, lessee, agent or any other person or entity directly or indirectly in control of the building or part thereof or responsible for its maintenance or upkeep either by title or by contract. B. Payment requirements. All fees and penalties set forth herein or in the duly adopted fee schedule are to be delivered by mail or in person to the office of the City Commissioner of Finance, City Hall, 3 Frontage Road, Gloversville, New York, 12078. Failure to pay any amount within 30 days of its due date will incur an additional charge of 2% of the unpaid amount per month. A processing fee will be charged for each check returned unpaid for insufficient funds or any other reason. C. Consequences of nonpayment. Upon due application by the Mayor to the Gloversville City Court, amounts unpaid, whether as a fee, fine or penalty, shall be added to the tax roll for the applicable parcel for the tax year subsequent to the imposition of the fee, fine or penalty, and will include an additional fee for processing. Unpaid amounts may also, upon such due application, be reduced to money judgement against any and all owners.
Section 170-16 of Gloversville's Code of Ordinances establishes the consequences for violating Chapter 170's housing and building regulations. Violations can result in fines ranging from $250 to $1,000, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both, with each day of a continuing violation treated as a separate offense. Unpaid fines accrue a 2% monthly surcharge after 30 days and may ultimately be added to the property's tax roll or converted into a money judgment against the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Gloversville, N.Y., Code ch. 170 § 170-16 generally ensure that all required fees and penalties are paid promptly to the City Commissioner of Finance at City Hall within 30 days of the due date to avoid the 2% monthly surcharge. Compliant operators maintain accurate records and provide truthful information to the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, or other enforcement officers, since providing false information carries the same penalty exposure as an underlying violation. Because unpaid amounts can be placed on the property tax roll or reduced to a money judgment, operators typically address any cited violations and associated fines without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Gloversville, N.Y., Code ch. 170 § 170-16, the definition of 'person' subject to penalties is broad and can include occupants, lessees, and agents who are directly or indirectly in control of a building or responsible for its upkeep. Tenants who believe a landlord or building manager is violating Chapter 170's provisions may report concerns to the City's Building Inspector or Fire Chief, as enforcement officers are empowered to act on such information. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision's penalty framework intersects with their specific 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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