Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-15
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. If the City of Newburgh chooses to enforce this chapter through a criminal proceeding, any person who violates or fails to comply with any provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations issued hereunder or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder shall be fined up to $500 per day for each day the violation exists and/or 30 days in jail. B. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects. Each day that prohibited conditions exist shall constitute a separate offense and so subject the owner to an additional fine of up to $500 per day for each day the violation exists and/or additional jail sentences of up to 30. days in jail. C. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. D. For purposes of this section, failure to file a rental property statement within 60 days of the effective date of this chapter or within 30 days after assuming ownership of the rental property, whichever is later, or within 10 days of receipt of notice by the municipality; failure to provide correct information on the rental property statement; and failure to comply with the provisions of §§ 240-3 , 240-4 , 240-5 ; 240-9 and 240-10 of this article or such matters as may be established· by the rules and regulations of the municipal officer shall be deemed to be violations of this article.
Section 240-15 of Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 establishes the penalty framework for violations of the city's rental property registration requirements. When the City of Newburgh elects to pursue criminal enforcement, violators may face fines of up to $500 for each day a violation persists and/or up to 30 days in jail, with every additional day of non-compliance treated as a separate offense. Paying a fine does not resolve the underlying violation — property owners remain obligated to correct prohibited conditions regardless of any penalties imposed. Specific triggers for violations include failing to file a rental property statement on time, submitting incorrect information, and failing to comply with several enumerated sections of the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental property in Newburgh should be aware that § 240-15 ties ongoing non-compliance to escalating daily penalties — up to $500 per day — meaning that delays in correcting a violation can compound financial exposure rapidly. Compliant operators generally ensure that rental property statements are filed within the deadlines specified in the ordinance (60 days from the chapter's effective date, 30 days after assuming ownership, or 10 days after receiving municipal notice, whichever applies), and that all information submitted is accurate. Because § 240-15 explicitly states that paying a penalty does not excuse continued non-compliance, operators in good standing treat correction of the underlying condition as the primary obligation, not merely payment of any assessed fine.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Newburgh may find § 240-15 relevant when a landlord has failed to register a rental property or has otherwise violated the requirements of ch. 240, since those failures constitute enforceable offenses under this provision. If a landlord appears to be out of compliance — for example, by not having filed a required rental property statement — tenants can consider contacting the City of Newburgh's municipal offices to inquire about the property's registration status or to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Newburgh's local ordinances can help residents understand how § 240-15 and related sections of ch. 240 may bear on their housing 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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