Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-7
Administration and enforcement; penalties for offenses
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A. Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility for publicizing, administering and enforcing this chapter shall be in the village's Fair Housing Officer, to be designated by the Mayor of the Village of Groton. B. Violations. Violations of this chapter shall be reported in person or in writing to the village's Fair Housing Officer. C. Enforcement. Where the Fair Housing Officer determines that sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this chapter have been violated, the Fair Housing Officer may commence an action in the Village of Groton Justice Court in accordance with the provisions of Article 100 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the State of New York, as the same may be amended from time to time. D. Penalties. A violation of this chapter shall be an unclassified misdemeanor as defined in the Penal Law of the State of New York. Where a person or organization has been found guilty of a violation of this chapter, a fine shall be imposed on such person or organization, not to exceed $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each additional offense. The minimum fine for violations of this chapter shall be $100 for a first offense and $250 for each additional offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be deemed a separate offense for the purposes of imposing the appropriate fine.
Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-7 establishes how the village's fair housing rules are administered and what happens when they are broken. A Fair Housing Officer, appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for receiving complaints, investigating potential violations, and bringing cases to the Village of Groton Justice Court when sufficient cause exists. Violations are treated as unclassified misdemeanors, with fines ranging from $100 to $500 for a first offense and $250 to $1,000 for each additional offense, with every separate violation counted independently.
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Under Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-7, property owners and managers who comply with the village's fair housing chapter avoid exposure to misdemeanor charges and escalating fines. Compliant operators generally maintain practices that conform to all terms of Chapter 93, since each distinct violation is treated as a separate offense and fines increase with repeat findings. Keeping records of fair housing policies and training can help demonstrate good-faith adherence to the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-7 gives tenants and housing applicants a clear path for reporting potential fair housing violations: complaints may be submitted in person or in writing to the village's Fair Housing Officer, who is designated by the Mayor. If the Officer finds sufficient cause, the matter can be brought before the Village of Groton Justice Court, where violators face fines and misdemeanor classification. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 93 have been violated may also consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the full range of options available to them.
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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