New Paltz Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 110 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 110-10
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person who violates any of the terms of this chapter shall be deemed to have committed an offense against this chapter and shall be liable for any such violation or the penalty therefor. B. Each violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense, punishable by a fine up to $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of one year, punishable by a fine not less than $500 nor more than $1,500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both; and, upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of two years, punishable by a fine not less than $1,500 nor more than $3,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. However, for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter (except for a first offense) shall be deemed misdemeanors, and, for such purpose only, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations. C. Each day that the violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation. D. In addition to the penalties provided above, any person violating this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty, enforceable and collectible by the Town, not exceeding $1,000 for a first offense; for a second violation committed within five years next following a first violation, to a civil penalty, enforceable and collectible by the Town, not exceeding $2,000, and for each subsequent violation, to a civil penalty, enforceable and collectible by the Town, not exceeding $3,500. E. In addition to the penalties above provided, the Town Board may also maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the Town, in a court of competent jurisdiction, to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter. F. No penalty provided for by this chapter shall be deemed exclusive. The Building Inspector shall have discretion to seek one or more of the penalties provided herein in a court of competent jurisdiction. G. The penalties for violation of this chapter shall be in addition to any penalties imposed for violation of other provisions of the Town Code and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
New Paltz Town Code § 110-10 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 110. A first offense may result in a criminal fine up to $500 and/or up to 15 days imprisonment, while repeat offenses within defined time windows carry escalating fines up to $3,000 and potential misdemeanor classification. Separately, civil penalties collectible by the Town can reach $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second within five years, and $3,500 for each subsequent offense. Each day a violation continues counts as its own separate offense, and the Town may also seek injunctive relief to compel compliance.
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Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 110 of the New Paltz Town Code should be aware that § 110-10 imposes compounding consequences for ongoing or repeated noncompliance. Operators who promptly correct any identified violation help avoid the daily accrual of separate offenses, which can rapidly multiply both criminal fines and civil penalties. Compliant operators typically maintain records of corrective actions taken, since the Building Inspector retains discretion to pursue multiple penalty tracks simultaneously, and these penalties stack on top of any other applicable Town Code or New York State Building Code violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to New Paltz Town Chapter 110 should know that § 110-10 gives the Town meaningful enforcement tools against landlords who fail to comply with the chapter's requirements. The Town's Building Inspector can pursue criminal fines, civil penalties, and even court-ordered injunctions to bring a property into compliance, and each day of continued violation is treated as a separate offense. Tenants who believe their housing conditions involve a Chapter 110 violation may consider contacting the Town's Building Inspector's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what complaint or reporting options may be 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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