Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-41
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Violation of this chapter shall be punishable by civil penalty, fine or imprisonment or both as prescribed in Chapter 1 , Article II , General Penalty, of the Village Code. Each and every week of violation shall constitute a separate additional offense. In addition, the violator shall be liable for payment of costs related to the enforcement of this chapter for such violation(s) which shall include but not be limited to an assessment of the Village personnel's time expended in enforcing and prosecuting the violation based upon such staff's hourly rate of compensation, including benefits.
Section 188-41 of Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 188 establishes that violations of the chapter's rental regulations carry civil penalties, fines, or imprisonment as set by the Village's General Penalty provisions. Importantly, each week a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time. Violators are also responsible for reimbursing the Village for enforcement costs, including staff time calculated at hourly compensation rates with benefits.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 188-41, property owners and managers who fail to comply with Chapter 188 face escalating exposure because every week of non-compliance is treated as a new, independent offense. Operators who identify and correct a violation promptly limit both the number of chargeable offenses and their liability for Village enforcement costs, which can include staff hours and benefits. Maintaining thorough records of compliance efforts and responding quickly to any notice of violation are practices generally associated with limiting penalty accumulation under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 188-41 gives the Village of Horseheads authority to pursue civil penalties, fines, or imprisonment against landlords who violate Chapter 188, with each week of ongoing non-compliance treated as a separate offense. Tenants who believe a landlord is in violation of Chapter 188 may report the condition to Village officials, who can initiate enforcement and seek reimbursement of their costs from the violator. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand how this provision's week-by-week penalty structure may be relevant to a continuing violation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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