North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-40
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Any person or persons, association, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation, punishable as follows: A. For conviction of a first offense, by a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding five days, or by both. B. For conviction of the second of two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of five years, by a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,500 or by imprisonment not exceeding 10 days, or by both. C. For conviction of a third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years, by a fine of not less than $2,500 and not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or by both. D. Each week in which an offense against any provisions of this chapter is permitted to continue constitutes a separate and additional violation and shall be punishable as such pursuant to this section. E. The Town Attorney is authorized and directed to institute any and all actions and proceedings necessary to enforce this chapter. The Town Attorney is also authorized to seek damages and any civil penalties in any civil action, and such penalties shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any criminal prosecution and penalty.
North Hempstead Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-40 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 28, which governs local housing and rental regulations. A first offense can result in a fine between $50 and $1,000 and/or up to five days of imprisonment, while repeat offenses within a five-year window carry progressively steeper fines—up to $2,500 for a second offense and up to $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense—along with longer potential jail terms. Importantly, each week that a violation is allowed to continue counts as a separate, additional offense, and the Town Attorney is empowered to pursue both criminal penalties and civil damages simultaneously.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-40 generally maintain compliance by promptly correcting any identified violations of Chapter 28 rather than allowing conditions to persist, since each additional week of non-compliance can be treated as a new, separately punishable offense. Operators who have received prior violations within the past five years face substantially higher fine exposure—up to $2,500 for a second offense and up to $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense—making timely remediation a standard part of compliant property management. Because the Town Attorney is authorized to pursue civil penalties on top of any criminal prosecution under § 28-40, compliant operators typically document corrective actions taken in response to any notice of violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-40, tenants have an interest in knowing that landlords who violate Chapter 28 can face escalating fines and even imprisonment, with each week of an ongoing violation potentially counted as a separate offense. The Town Attorney is specifically authorized to bring enforcement actions and seek civil penalties, meaning tenants may report persistent violations to the Town of North Hempstead for potential official action. Tenants dealing with possible Chapter 28 violations may also consider consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what enforcement or complaint options may be available to them.
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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