Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 450-21
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
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 as follows: A. Shall be liable for and pay a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000, or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. B. Shall be liable for and pay a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $3,000, or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second of two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of five years. C. Shall be liable for and pay a fine of not less than $1,500 nor more than $5,000, or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years.
Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 § 450-21 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the rent regulation article. A first offense carries a fine between $500 and $2,000, up to 15 days imprisonment, or both. Repeat offenses within a five-year window escalate the penalties, with a second offense reaching up to $3,000 and a third or subsequent offense reaching up to $5,000 in fines, each still subject to up to 15 days imprisonment or both sanctions combined.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 § 450-21, operators who comply with every provision of the rent regulation article avoid exposure to fines that begin at $500 for a first offense and climb to $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense within five years. Compliant landlords typically maintain accurate records, adhere to all rent-related requirements, and promptly correct any administrative errors before they rise to the level of a formal violation. Because the penalty structure escalates with each conviction within a rolling five-year period, consistent compliance practices are central to how responsible operators manage their obligations under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 § 450-21 gives tenants the assurance that violations of the rent regulation article carry real consequences for those who commit or assist in them, including fines and potential imprisonment. If a tenant believes a landlord has violated the article, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the appropriate local municipal authority or raising the violation in any relevant proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Island Park's local ordinances can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what options are generally 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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