Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 300-65
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. The Incorporated Village of Mineola is aware of and duly acknowledges the existence of § 20-2006 of the Village Law of the State of New York and hereby supersedes such section. Any person or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, architect, building contractor or the agent or employee of any of them, who violates or is accessory to the violation of any provision of this chapter (or any regulation made under the authority conferred by this chapter) shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation pursuant to this chapter only, unless otherwise designated by law, punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both. The conviction of a second violation of any such provision or regulation, both of which were committed within a period of five years, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both. The conviction of a third or subsequent violation of any such provision or regulation, all of which were committed within a period of five years, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation. B. The penalties heretofore prescribed shall not be imposed upon a person who, by operation of law, acquires premises containing violations for which a violation order has been issued for a period of six months after the date of such acquisition of premises. Nevertheless, the penalties provided shall attach and apply either upon the expiration date of such six-month period or upon transfer of title to the premises before the expiration of such period, whichever first occurs.
Section 300-65 of Mineola's Code of Ordinances establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 300, superseding the default penalty provision in New York State Village Law § 20-2006. A first offense carries a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to 15 days imprisonment; a second violation within five years raises the maximum fine to $5,000; and a third or subsequent violation within the same five-year window can result in a fine of up to $10,000, with the same potential imprisonment. Importantly, each week a violation continues counts as a separate, additional offense. A six-month grace period on penalties applies to parties who acquire a property by operation of law when existing violations are already on record, though penalties resume at the end of that period or upon any earlier transfer of title.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-65 generally maintain compliance by promptly correcting any cited violations before they persist week to week, since each continued week of non-compliance is treated as a new, independent offense. Operators who acquire property through inheritance or other operation of law should be aware that the six-month penalty grace period is finite and that selling or transferring the property before it expires triggers penalties immediately. Keeping thorough records of remediation efforts and any communications with village authorities is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-65, tenants living in buildings with unresolved code violations may find it relevant that penalties against non-compliant owners escalate significantly with repeated or prolonged violations, which can create pressure on owners to remediate. Tenants who believe a landlord is in violation of Chapter 300 may consider contacting the Village of Mineola's code enforcement office to report the condition and inquire about any outstanding violation orders. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nassau County housing law can help tenants understand how this provision interacts with other remedies that 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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