Ithaca (Town), N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 207 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 207-4
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm, corporation or other entity found by a court to have violated any provision of this article or to have assisted in the violation of any provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation, punishable: (1) By a fine of $350 for conviction of a first offense; (2) By a fine of $700 for conviction of the second of two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of five years; (3) By a fine of $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period of up to 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third of three offenses, each of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
Under Ithaca (Town), N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 207 § 207-4, any person or entity found by a court to have violated or assisted in violating the article's provisions faces escalating criminal penalties: a $350 fine for a first offense, $700 for a second offense within five years, and up to $1,000 or 15 days of imprisonment (or both) for a third offense within five years. Importantly, each week that a violation continues is treated as a separate, additional offense, meaning fines can accumulate rapidly over time. This penalty structure applies equally to individuals, associations, firms, corporations, and any other entities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 207 § 207-4 generally maintain compliance by promptly addressing any identified violations rather than allowing them to persist, since each week of continued non-compliance constitutes a new, separately punishable offense. Operators who receive notice of a violation typically act quickly to remedy the underlying issue, as the fine schedule escalates significantly with repeat offenses—from $350 for a first offense up to $1,000 or jail time for a third offense within five years. Keeping thorough records of corrective actions taken can help demonstrate good-faith efforts toward compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who believe a landlord or other party is violating the article covered by ch. 207 § 207-4 may report the ongoing conduct to the appropriate local enforcement authority, since each week of continued violation can be charged as a separate offense. This provision's escalating penalty structure—ranging from a $350 fine for a first offense to potential imprisonment for a third offense within five years—reflects the Town of Ithaca's intent to deter persistent non-compliance. Tenants seeking to understand their options may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Ithaca Town 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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