Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-21
Failure to correct violations
Operative Text
A. Any person who fails to correct a violation of this chapter upon receipt of a notice of violation shall be guilty of an offense and shall be subject to fines or civil penalties which shall be cumulative for each and every week that the violation remains uncorrected. B. Offenses: (1) Each day the owner fails to arrange for an inspection beyond 15 days after service of such notice; (2) Each violation not corrected within a reasonable time following receipt of a notice of violation. C. Penalties: (1) Failure to arrange for a timely reinspection shall give rise to a presumption that the violation was not corrected and a fine shall be imposed accordingly; (2) Violations not corrected in the allotted time shall be subject to a fine or civil penalty, which fine or civil penalty shall not exceed the maximum set forth in the New York State Executive Law for violations of state code, and not to exceed the maximum set forth in the Village of Johnson City Code for violations of this chapter, retroactive to the original date set forth in the violation notice. A cumulative civil penalty may be imposed for each and every week or portion thereof that the violation continues, to the maximum extent permitted by law. Enforcement proceedings shall be in accordance with § 165-24 of this chapter.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-21 establishes that failing to correct a housing code violation after receiving an official notice of violation constitutes an offense. Fines or civil penalties accumulate on a weekly basis for as long as the violation remains unaddressed, and they can be applied retroactively to the original date stated in the violation notice. Additionally, if a property owner does not arrange for a reinspection within 15 days of being served notice, the law presumes the violation was never corrected, triggering further penalties up to the maximums set by New York State Executive Law and the Johnson City Village Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-21 generally act promptly upon receiving a notice of violation by scheduling a reinspection within the 15-day window to avoid the legal presumption that the violation was left uncorrected. Compliant property managers document all corrective work and coordinate with inspectors to confirm that each cited condition has been resolved within a reasonable timeframe. Because penalties under this section accumulate weekly and can be applied retroactively to the original notice date, maintaining clear records of repair timelines and inspection appointments is a standard practice for managing exposure under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-21, tenants should be aware that landlords who receive a notice of violation are legally obligated to arrange for reinspection and correct cited conditions within defined timeframes. If a landlord fails to do so, escalating civil penalties can accrue weekly and retroactively, which may be relevant context when pursuing a housing complaint or raising a violation as a defense in a legal proceeding. Tenants who believe a landlord has not complied with a notice of violation may consider contacting local code enforcement, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the enforcement procedures outlined in § 165-24 of the same chapter.
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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