North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-37.3
Additional remedies
Operative Text
The imposition of any penalty for any offense or offenses committed against this chapter of the Town Code pursuant to § 28-40 of the same shall be in addition to the performance of any work necessary to remedy property maintenance violations identified in this section and recovering the cost thereof, and/or the Town seeking any other remedy provided by law, including any civil and/or injunction proceeding necessary to enforce and/or enjoin noncompliance with this article.
Section 28-37.3 of North Hempstead's Code of Ordinances establishes that financial penalties imposed under § 28-40 are not the only consequence for property maintenance violations — they stack on top of any other available remedies. The Town may simultaneously pursue the correction of the underlying maintenance problem, recover the costs of remedying it, and seek civil or injunctive relief through the courts. In other words, paying a fine does not resolve or extinguish the Town's authority to compel repairs or pursue further legal action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 28-37.3, a compliant property owner in North Hempstead understands that receiving a penalty notice under § 28-40 does not end the matter if underlying maintenance violations remain unaddressed. Operators generally document and complete all required remediation work promptly, since the Town retains the authority to recover remediation costs and pursue civil or injunctive proceedings independently of any fines assessed. Keeping thorough records of repairs and correspondence with Town officials is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28-37.3 means that tenants in North Hempstead are not limited to waiting for a fine to be issued against a landlord — the Town itself has multiple enforcement tools available, including compelling repairs, recovering remediation costs, and seeking court-ordered injunctions against ongoing noncompliance. If a tenant believes property maintenance violations exist, they may report conditions to the Town, which can then pursue remedies under this chapter independently of any penalty proceeding under § 28-40. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how these overlapping remedies could be relevant 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.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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