Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-48
Penalties for offenses; enforcement
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A. A violation of any of the provisions contained in this article shall constitute an offense punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $50 or by imprisonment for not more than three days for each violation, except that: (1) When the person was found to have violated any of the provisions of this article within the preceding five years, the fine may be of not less than $50 nor more than $100 or by imprisonment for not more than seven days for each violation; and (2) When the person was found to have committed two or more such violations within the preceding five years, the fine may be of not less than $100 nor more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days for each violation. B. These penalties shall be in addition to any other penalty provided by law. The Village may also seek injunctive relief to prevent the continued violation of this article.
Section 186-48 of Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the article's housing provisions. A first offense carries a fine of $25–$50 or up to three days' imprisonment per violation; a second offense within five years raises those amounts to $50–$100 or up to seven days; and two or more prior violations within five years can result in fines of $100–$250 or up to 15 days' imprisonment per violation. These penalties stack on top of any other legal remedies, and the Village of Massena may also pursue injunctive relief to stop ongoing violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 186 of the Massena Code should be aware that § 186-48 imposes escalating fines and potential imprisonment for each violation, with penalties increasing significantly if prior violations have been recorded within the preceding five years. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in continuous conformance with all article requirements so that no violation history accumulates, since a repeat record directly triggers the higher penalty tiers. Because the Village may also seek injunctive relief under § 186-48, unresolved violations can result in court orders requiring immediate corrective action beyond the monetary fines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 186-48 of Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186, tenants have an interest in knowing that landlords who violate the article's provisions are subject to fines, possible imprisonment, and court-ordered injunctions to stop ongoing violations. If a landlord has prior violations on record within the past five years, the penalty tiers escalate, which may be relevant information when reporting a concern to the Village of Massena. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring can consider contacting the Village directly, documenting conditions, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options under § 186-48.
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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