Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-12
Penalties for offenses
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Violations of this article will constitute an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable as provided for herein. In addition, a violation of any provision of this article shall constitute a municipal infraction and will be subject to applicable penalties under this article, and the City of Kingston may choose to enforce this article as a criminal or civil matter, or both. Any owner who violates, disobeys, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the terms of this article shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500. Each week a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense and so subject the owner to an additional fine of up to $500. In addition, if the City of Kingston chooses to proceed under this article as a criminal offense, the violation of this article shall be subject to a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail, it being understood that each week a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense subjecting the offender to additional weekly fines of up to $500 and/or additional jail sentences of up to 30 days..
Section 332-12 of Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 332 establishes penalties for violations of the article's rental regulations. An owner who fails to comply may face a civil fine of up to $500, with each continuing week treated as a separate offense carrying an additional fine of up to $500. If the City of Kingston elects to pursue the matter criminally, penalties can include a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail per week the violation persists, and the city retains the discretion to pursue civil enforcement, criminal enforcement, or both simultaneously.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 332-12 of Kingston's Code of Ordinances Chapter 332, property owners are expected to maintain continuous compliance with all provisions of the article, because each week a violation remains unresolved is treated as a new, independent offense. Compliant operators generally conduct regular reviews of their practices to ensure no provision is being overlooked, since fines can accumulate on a weekly basis and the city may pursue both civil and criminal tracks at the same time. Owners who become aware of a potential violation typically act promptly to correct it, given that the exposure to penalties compounds over time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 332-12 of Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 332 signals that the city takes violations of this article seriously enough to authorize both civil fines and criminal prosecution against non-compliant owners. Tenants who believe an owner is violating the article's requirements may consider reporting the situation to the City of Kingston, which has the authority to initiate enforcement action on its own. Tenant-rights organizations in the Kingston area can help residents understand what conduct the article covers and what general options exist for bringing a violation to the city's attention.
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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