Massapequa Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 189 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 189-5
Penalties for offenses
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A. A violation of this article is a violation as that term is defined in the New York State Penal Law . B. Notwithstanding any provision of this Code inconsistent herewith, for each violation of this article, the owner and any person who is in charge of the subject property at the time of the violation shall be liable for a fine of not less than $3,500 for the first violation; for a second and any subsequent violation, the fine shall be no less than $7,000. C. Each week that the violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.
Section 189-5 of Massapequa Park's Code of Ordinances establishes penalties for violations of the article governing rental housing. A first offense carries a minimum fine of $3,500, while a second or any subsequent offense carries a minimum fine of $7,000. Notably, each week that a violation continues is treated as a separate, independent violation, meaning fines can accumulate over time. The provision also classifies such violations as a 'violation' under New York State Penal Law.
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Under § 189-5, both property owners and anyone in charge of a property at the time of a violation can be held personally liable for fines. Operators who remain in compliance with the article's requirements avoid the escalating fine structure, which starts at a minimum of $3,500 for a first offense and rises to at least $7,000 for repeat offenses. Because each week of a continuing violation counts as a separate offense, property managers generally act promptly to correct any identified issues before fines compound.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 189-5 provides that property owners and those in charge of a property face significant financial penalties for violations of this article, which may support tenants in raising noncompliance as a serious matter. Because fines escalate with repeat and continuing violations — with each week counting separately under § 189-5 — tenants who believe a violation is ongoing may have grounds to report the issue to local code enforcement authorities. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Massapequa Park's ordinances can help tenants understand what complaint or reporting options may be available to them.
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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