North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 2-120
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm or corporation which violates any provision of this article or assists in the violation of any provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation, punishable: (1) By a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second offense. (3) By a fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $20,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-120 establishes a graduated penalty structure for violations of the article it governs. A first offense carries a fine between $1,000 and $5,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail; a second offense raises that range to $5,000–$10,000; and a third or subsequent offense within a five-year window can result in fines of $10,000–$20,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail. Importantly, every week that a violation continues is treated as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can accumulate quickly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-120 generally maintain compliance by promptly correcting any condition that could constitute a violation under the article, since each week of continued non-compliance is counted as a new, independent offense. Operators who have received a prior violation within the past five years face significantly higher fine exposure on any subsequent finding, with maximums reaching $20,000 per offense. Keeping thorough records of corrective actions and timelines is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance efforts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-120, tenants should be aware that violations of the governing article can expose landlords or other responsible parties to substantial fines—and that ongoing violations accumulate week by week as separate offenses. If a tenant believes a violation is occurring, general enforcement paths include reporting the condition to the appropriate North Hempstead municipal enforcement office or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Because penalties escalate with repeat offenses over a five-year period, documenting the duration of any alleged violation may be relevant to any complaint process.
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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