Lockport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 § 142-4
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. A failure to register any rental unit or multiple dwelling required to be registered under this article shall be a violation, and any person or entity convicted of such violation shall be punished as follows: (1) Upon the first conviction, a fine of not less than $250, but not exceeding $500; and (2) Upon a second such conviction within a twelve-month period, a fine of not less than $500, but not exceeding $2,500. B. Failure to register and/or pay a fine within 30 calendar days of the court order imposing the fine shall thereupon become and be a charge and lien upon the real property of the rental housing unit and shall be collected the same as other taxes upon the rental housing unit.
Under Lockport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 § 142-4, failing to register a rental unit or multiple dwelling that is required to be registered is treated as a violation subject to criminal conviction and fines. A first conviction carries a fine between $250 and $500, while a second conviction within a twelve-month period carries a fine between $500 and $2,500. If the fine is not paid within 30 calendar days of the court order, the unpaid amount becomes a lien on the property itself and is collected in the same manner as property taxes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 142-4 of Lockport's rental registration ordinance makes clear that operators who fail to register required rental units or multiple dwellings face escalating fines upon conviction—starting at $250–$500 for a first offense and rising to $500–$2,500 for a repeat offense within twelve months. Compliant operators generally ensure all required units are registered before any applicable deadline and keep registration current to avoid triggering these penalties. Particularly important is the lien provision: an unpaid fine can attach to the property itself, complicating future sales, refinancing, or transfers of title.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-4 of Lockport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 gives tenants a basis to inquire whether their rental unit is properly registered, since an unregistered unit may indicate the landlord is operating in violation of local law. Tenants who suspect their unit is unregistered may consider contacting the appropriate Lockport municipal office or code enforcement authority to report the potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Lockport's rental registration requirements can help residents understand what remedies or protections may be available in connection with an unregistered unit.
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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