Hamburg Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 109 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 109-7
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person found to have violated any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the following: (1) A fine or penalty as set forth in the schedule of fines and penalties. The Town may choose to designate a portion of any recovery to further the purposes of this chapter. (2) Revocation or suspension of any license or permit necessary for the operation of the dwelling unit in question. (3) Costs, expenses and disbursements incurred by the Town, necessary to obtain complete compliance by the respondent with the chapter; and/or restraining orders and temporary or permanent injunctions necessary to obtain complete compliance with this chapter. B. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter. C. The Town Attorney may institute criminal action to punish a violation of this chapter by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days if the above proceeding does not result in compliance with this chapter. D. The Town may choose to designate a portion of any penalties recovered to further the purposes of this chapter, including further public information; the engagement of a fair housing agency or agencies to further promote fair housing activities within the Town; the participation by the Town in/with any other organization whose principal goal is to provide fair housing and/or housing counseling activities; the offset of any fees and/or expenses originated with the pursuit of this chapter.
Hamburg Town Code § 109-7 establishes a range of consequences for anyone found to have violated the town's housing chapter. Penalties can include fines set by a schedule, license or permit revocation or suspension, reimbursement of the town's enforcement costs, and court-ordered injunctions. Notably, each day a violation continues counts as a separate, independent offense, and if civil remedies fail to achieve compliance, the Town Attorney may pursue criminal action carrying up to 30 days of imprisonment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hamburg Town Code § 109-7, operators of rental dwelling units who are found in violation face a layered set of consequences, including scheduled fines, potential loss of operating licenses or permits, and liability for the town's enforcement costs. Because each day of non-compliance is treated as a distinct violation, unresolved issues can multiply financial exposure quickly. Compliant operators generally maintain current licenses, respond promptly to any notices of violation, and document corrective actions to demonstrate good-faith efforts toward full compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hamburg Town Code § 109-7 provides that the town itself can take enforcement action against landlords who violate the housing chapter, including seeking fines, permit revocations, cost recovery, and injunctions. Tenants who believe a landlord is in violation may report the concern to Hamburg Town officials, who have authority to pursue these remedies. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hamburg Town's ordinances can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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