Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-6
Compliance required; penalties for offenses
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A. Failure to comply with a violation order, within the time limit stated therein, shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who shall knowingly and willfully violate or assist in the violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The term "person," as used in this section, shall include the owner, occupant, mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent or any other person, firm or corporation directly or indirectly in control of a building or part thereof. B. No penalty shall be imposed upon a person who by operation of law acquires premises containing violations for which a violation order has been issued, for a period of six months after the date of such acquisition of the premises. Nevertheless, the penalties provided shall attach and apply, either upon the expiration date of such six-month period or upon transfer of title to the premises before the expiration of such period, whichever first occurs.
Under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-6, failing to comply with a violation order within its stated deadline—or knowingly and willfully violating or helping to violate the chapter—constitutes a misdemeanor. The rule casts a wide net for who qualifies as a 'person,' covering owners, occupants, lenders, lessees, agents, and others who exercise direct or indirect control over a building. A limited grace period of six months is provided to those who acquire a property by operation of law when existing violations are already on record, after which full penalties apply—or sooner if the property is transferred before that period ends.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 77 § 77-6 generally ensure that any violation orders are addressed within the deadlines specified in those orders, since non-compliance can result in a misdemeanor charge. Because the provision extends liability broadly to agents, lessees, and others in control of a building, operators typically confirm that everyone acting on their behalf is also aware of and working toward compliance. Those who acquire a property through operation of law and inherit existing violations should note that the six-month grace period in § 77-6(B) is finite and does not survive an early transfer of title.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-6 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances establishes that a wide range of parties—not just the titled owner—can be held responsible for housing violations, which may be relevant context when a tenant is dealing with unresolved conditions in their unit. Tenants who believe a violation order has been ignored beyond its stated deadline may consider contacting the local code enforcement office to inquire about the status of compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Oneida's local ordinances can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord or other responsible party fails to act within the timeframes set by § 77-6.
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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