Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-29
Penalties and liabilities for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person, association, firm, or corporation who or which violates any provision of this article or assists in the violation of any provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation, punishable: (1) By a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) For any second conviction committed within a period of 10 years of the first conviction, such violation will be subject to a fine of not less than $2,500 nor more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. (3) For any third conviction, committed within a period of 10 years of the first conviction, such violation will be subject to a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $25,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. (4) For any fourth or subsequent offense, after having been convicted three or more times within a period of 10 years, such violation shall be prosecuted as an unclassified misdemeanor, with a minimum fine of $10,000 and a maximum fine of $50,000 and/by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. (5) Each day's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation of this article. B. The Town is also authorized to commence any civil action for money damages and/or injunctive relief for violations of this chapter irrespective of any criminal action, and any party found liable for violating this chapter shall also be liable for the Town's costs related to the proceeding.
Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 § 99-29 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the article, covering any person, association, firm, or corporation that violates or assists in violating its provisions. Fines escalate from a range of $1,000–$5,000 for a first offense up to $10,000–$50,000 for a fourth or subsequent offense within a ten-year window, with possible jail time of up to 15 days at each tier. Critically, every single day a violation continues counts as a separate, independent offense, and the Town may also pursue civil action for money damages and injunctive relief independent of any criminal proceeding.
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Under § 99-29, property owners and managers who operate rental units in Hempstead Town face compounding financial exposure if a violation is not promptly corrected, since each day of non-compliance is treated as a new, standalone offense. Compliant operators generally maintain ongoing awareness of all requirements in the article, address any identified deficiencies without delay, and keep records demonstrating corrective action. Because the Town is expressly authorized to seek civil remedies—including cost recovery—alongside criminal penalties, operators typically treat any notice of violation as requiring immediate attention.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99-29 of Hempstead Town's Code of Ordinances signals that the Town takes violations of this article seriously, providing enforcement tools that include escalating fines, potential imprisonment, and civil action against violators. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating the article's provisions may report concerns to the appropriate Hempstead Town enforcement office, which can initiate proceedings independent of any action a tenant takes. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help residents understand what conduct the article covers and what documentation may be useful when raising a concern.
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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