Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162A-12
Alternative remedies
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The Town of Greece 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.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-12 establishes two enforcement tools available to the Town of Greece's Code Enforcement Officer. First, the Building Inspector may issue appearance tickets directing individuals to appear in a local criminal court regarding alleged violations of the chapter. 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 a violation continues treated as a separate offense.
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Under Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-12, property owners and managers who receive a notice, order, or directive from the Building Inspector generally act to correct the identified condition within the time frame specified in that notice. Because each day of continued non-compliance can be treated as a distinct offense, operators typically document corrective steps and maintain records showing when remediation was completed. Staying current with inspection requirements and responding promptly to official correspondence are practices associated with compliance under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-12 gives tenants context for understanding how the Town enforces housing-related violations: the Building Inspector can issue appearance tickets and pursue criminal penalties against parties who fail to correct violations. If a tenant believes a landlord is not complying with a notice or order issued under this chapter, they may contact the Town of Greece Code Enforcement Office to inquire about the status of any open violations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how local code enforcement intersects with their housing rights.
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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