Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-8
Penalties for offenses
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Violations of this article shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500; and which charge, under this article, shall be a petty offense or infraction, and not a crime. The continuation or repeat of a violation of, or failure to comply with, any provision of this article shall constitute, for each occurrence that transpires or each day on which the violation continues, a separate and distinct charge hereunder. The penalties in this section may only apply to Article I of Chapter 171 .
Under Haverstraw Village Code § 171-8, violations of Article I of Chapter 171 carry a maximum fine of $500 per occurrence. Importantly, each day a violation continues—or each time it repeats—is treated as a separate, independent offense, meaning fines can accumulate over time. The provision also clarifies that these violations are classified as petty offenses or infractions, not crimes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Haverstraw Village Code ch. 171 § 171-8 should be aware that non-compliance with Article I of Chapter 171 can result in fines up to $500 for each day a violation persists or each time it recurs. Operators who promptly address and correct any cited violation help prevent the compounding of separate daily charges. Maintaining documentation of corrective actions taken in response to any notice of violation is a practice commonly associated with compliant property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Haverstraw Village Code § 171-8 establishes that landlords who fail to comply with Article I of Chapter 171 may face fines of up to $500 per day or per repeated occurrence, which can accumulate significantly over time. Tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing violation of Article I of Chapter 171 may have grounds to report the condition to the appropriate local enforcement authority, as each continuing day may constitute a separate chargeable offense. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Haverstraw Village ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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