New Paltz Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-12
Enforcement and penalties for offenses
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A. Each day that a violation shall continue shall constitute a separate violation at the discretion of the Building Department. B. The Code Enforcement Official shall file charges with respect to any violations and may issue and serve appearance tickets when he or she has reasonable cause to believe that such violation or offense has been committed. C. For every violation of this chapter, the owner and/or the tenant shall be subject to a fine set annually by resolution of the Board of Trustees as part of its fee schedule and at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Official. D. In addition to the foregoing, the Board of Trustees may maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the Village in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter.
New Paltz Village Code ch. 129 § 129-12 establishes that each day a violation of the chapter persists may be treated as a separate, independent offense at the Building Department's discretion. Fines are not fixed in the ordinance itself but are set annually by the Board of Trustees through a fee schedule resolution, and both property owners and tenants can be held liable. Beyond monetary penalties, the Village may also seek court-ordered injunctive relief to compel compliance or stop ongoing violations.
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Under ch. 129 § 129-12, compliant operators promptly address any cited deficiencies to avoid accumulating per-day violations, since the Building Department has discretion to treat each continuing day as a separate offense. Because the fine amount is updated annually by Board of Trustees resolution, property managers generally stay current with the Village's published fee schedule to understand the current penalty exposure. The Code Enforcement Official also has authority to issue appearance tickets, so maintaining documented records of corrective actions is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 129-12 of New Paltz Village Code ch. 129 makes clear that tenants, not just owners, can be named in a violation and subjected to fines set by the Board of Trustees' annual fee schedule. Tenants who believe a violation has been incorrectly attributed to them, or who are aware of ongoing conditions that may constitute a violation, can contact the Village's Building Department or Code Enforcement Official to understand the status of any charges. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with New York housing law can help explain how this provision interacts with other tenant protections and what 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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