Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 75-5
Penalties for offenses
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A. No rental property as defined herein, shall be occupied by any tenant without compliance with the provisions herein and failure to comply shall constitute a violation of a certification of occupancy. B. Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in § 1-17B of this Code in addition to any penalties that may apply under local, state or federal law or regulation.
Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 § 75-5 establishes that no rental property may be occupied by a tenant unless the property is in compliance with the chapter's requirements, and any failure to comply is treated as a violation of the certificate of occupancy. Beyond that occupancy-related consequence, anyone who commits an offense against any provision of ch. 75 is subject to punishment under § 1-17B of the Mount Kisco Code, as well as any additional penalties that may arise under local, state, or federal law. The provision effectively layers multiple enforcement mechanisms on top of one another for a single act of noncompliance.
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Under ch. 75 § 75-5, compliant rental property operators ensure that every unit meets all requirements of ch. 75 before a tenant takes occupancy, since allowing a tenant to move into a noncompliant unit can be treated as a certificate-of-occupancy violation. Operators generally maintain documentation showing ongoing compliance so that, if a question arises, they can demonstrate the property met the chapter's standards at the time of occupancy. Because § 75-5B also exposes offenders to penalties under § 1-17B of the Mount Kisco Code and potentially under state or federal law, property managers typically treat ch. 75 compliance as part of a broader regulatory checklist rather than a standalone obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 75 § 75-5 provides that a rental unit is not lawfully occupiable unless the property complies with ch. 75, meaning a landlord's failure to comply may constitute a certificate-of-occupancy violation that tenants can point to when raising concerns about their housing conditions. Tenants who believe their landlord is in violation of ch. 75 may consider contacting the Mount Kisco Code Enforcement or Building Department, which oversees compliance with local ordinances, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Because § 75-5B also references potential penalties under state and federal law, tenants may find it useful to explore whether additional protections apply to their situation.
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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