Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-11
Penalties for offenses
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Any person violating any provision of this article shall be subject to a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 142-11 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the consequences for violating any provision of the housing article it governs. A violation can result in a fine of up to $250, a jail term of up to 15 days, or both penalties applied together. The rule applies to any person found to have violated the article's requirements, regardless of their role in a housing arrangement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Owego Village should be aware that non-compliance with the provisions covered under Chapter 142 can expose them to the penalties outlined in § 142-11, including fines up to $250 and potential imprisonment of up to 15 days. Operators who maintain their properties in accordance with all article requirements generally avoid triggering these enforcement consequences. Keeping documentation of compliance efforts is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management under local ordinance frameworks like this one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-11 signals that Owego Village treats violations of Chapter 142 seriously enough to attach both financial and criminal penalties to non-compliance. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating the article's provisions may consider reporting the concern to the appropriate local enforcement authority, which has the power to pursue fines or other penalties under this section. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Owego Village or New York State housing law can help residents understand what 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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