Montebello, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 81-5
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of § 81-4 shall, for each and every offense, be deemed guilty of an offense, and, upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that such offense has been committed, shall be liable for a fine of not more than $500, or imprisonment for not more than 25 days, or both. B. Any person who sells or rents the housing accommodations in question to anyone other than the aggrieved person mentioned in a complaint, after notice that a complaint of discrimination has been filed against him, shall, upon conviction arising out of said complaint, be punishable as provided in Subsection A , above. C. In lieu of fine or imprisonment, a court of competent jurisdiction, upon a determination that an offense has occurred under this chapter, may direct an offender to make available to the aggrieved person the premises involved, pursuant to the conditional discharge provisions of § 65.05 of the Penal Law. D. The remedies contained within this chapter shall further not be exclusive, but shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by law, so long as not inconsistent herewith, nor shall the invoking of any remedy or procedure contained within this chapter preclude the pursuit of any and all other remedies, and the same are intended to be cumulative.
Section 81-5 of Montebello, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 establishes the consequences for violating the anti-discrimination housing rules set out in § 81-4. A court finding a violation may impose a fine of up to $500, imprisonment of up to 25 days, or both; it may also order the offender to make the housing unit available to the person who was discriminated against instead of imposing a fine or jail time. Importantly, these penalties are not the only remedies available — they stack on top of any other legal remedies that may apply, and pursuing one remedy does not block the pursuit of others.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Montebello should understand that § 81-5 attaches real legal consequences to any violation of the fair-housing conduct rules in § 81-4. Compliant operators generally ensure that once a discrimination complaint has been filed and notice received, they do not rent or sell the unit in question to anyone other than the complainant, as doing so is itself a separately punishable offense under § 81-5(B). Because the remedies under this chapter are cumulative, a single incident of non-compliance can expose an operator to multiple overlapping legal consequences beyond just the stated fine or imprisonment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you believe a housing provider has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of § 81-4, § 81-5 outlines the penalties a court can impose on an offender, including fines up to $500, imprisonment up to 25 days, or an order requiring the housing provider to make the unit available to you. The provision also makes clear that these remedies are cumulative — meaning other legal remedies available under state or local law are not foreclosed by pursuing a claim under this chapter. Tenants exploring their options may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Montebello's ordinances to understand the full range of enforcement paths available.
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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