Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-73
Penalties for offenses
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A. Penalties. (1) Any person, including an owner, as defined herein, who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable: (a) By a fine in an amount not less than $250 or by a term of imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both, for a first violation; (b) By a fine in an amount not less than $250 nor more than $700 or by a term of imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both, for a second violation committed within a period of five years of the first violation; and (c) By a fine in an amount not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or by a term of imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both, for a third and each subsequent violation committed within a period of five years of the first violation. (2) Each day that a violation of or failure to comply with any provision of this chapter occurs shall constitute a separate and distinct violation. B. Civil penalties. (1) In addition to and not in lieu of the above, any person, including an owner, as defined herein, who violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable to the Village for a civil penalty in an amount not less than $250 for a first violation; in an amount not less than $250 nor more than $700 for a second violation committed within a period of five years of the first violation; and in an amount not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 for a third and each subsequent violation committed within a period of five years of the first violation. Each day’s continued violation shall constitute a separate and distinct violation. (2) Civil penalties may be ordered in any action or proceeding by any court of competent jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, state and federal courts. All penalties shall be paid to the Village. (3) The judgment amount of any civil penalty ordered pursuant to this section, if not paid, may be assessed and levied against the real property that is the subject of the penalty and may be collected in the same manner as a real property tax. C. In addition to and not in lieu of the remedies authorized above, the Board of Trustees, the Building Inspector, or the Code Enforcement Officer may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct or abate any violation or threatened violation of this chapter or to enforce any provision of this chapter.
Section 122-73 of Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the chapter's housing provisions. Criminal penalties upon conviction range from a minimum $250 fine and/or up to 15 days imprisonment for a first offense, scaling up to fines between $700 and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense within five years. Civil penalties mirror this structure and run parallel to—not instead of—criminal penalties, with unpaid civil judgments potentially becoming a lien collectible like a property tax. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate, distinct offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-73 should be aware that every day of non-compliance is treated as an independent violation, meaning fines can accumulate rapidly across both criminal and civil tracks simultaneously. Compliant operators generally resolve any identified deficiency promptly and document corrective actions, since repeat violations within a five-year window trigger significantly higher penalty tiers—up to $1,000 per day per violation. Unpaid civil penalties assessed under § 122-73 can be levied directly against the subject property, creating a potential encumbrance on title.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-73, tenants who believe a property owner is violating chapter provisions may report the condition to the Village's Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer, who have authority to initiate enforcement actions. Because each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense, ongoing issues can give rise to escalating penalties against the owner. Tenants seeking to understand their options may also consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Highland Falls ordinances.
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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