Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-15
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm or corporation which violates any provision of this chapter or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter or knowingly submits and application where the contents thereof are not accurate shall be guilty of a violation, punishable: (1) By a fine of not less than $3,000 and not exceeding $6,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a fine of not less than $6,000 and not more than $12,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second offense within five years of the first conviction. (3) By a fine of not less than $20,000 and not more than $40,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
Section 106-15 of Hempstead Village's Code of Ordinances establishes escalating criminal penalties for anyone who violates, assists in violating, or knowingly submits an inaccurate application under Chapter 106. A first offense carries a fine between $3,000 and $6,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail, while repeat offenses within five years can result in fines reaching $12,000 for a second offense and up to $40,000 for a third or subsequent offense. Critically, each week that a violation continues is treated as a separate, independent offense, meaning penalties can compound rapidly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Hempstead Village Code Chapter 106 should be aware that § 106-15 imposes serious financial and criminal exposure for non-compliance. Operators who maintain accurate applications and promptly correct any violations avoid the compounding effect of the provision's weekly-violation rule, which can quickly escalate a single issue into multiple offenses. Because fines for repeat offenses within a five-year window can reach $40,000 per conviction, diligent recordkeeping and timely remediation are hallmarks of compliant property management under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 106-15 of the Hempstead Village Code, tenants should know that landlords and other parties who violate Chapter 106 face significant penalties, including fines and potential jail time, and that each week of continued non-compliance counts as a separate violation. If a tenant believes a landlord is violating Chapter 106, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Village of Hempstead or the relevant local enforcement authority, or raising the violation in any applicable legal proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help explain how this penalty structure may be relevant to a particular situation.
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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