Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 336-12
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Any person, association, estate, trust, firm or corporation or other entity which violates any provision of this article or assists in the violation of any provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation as that term is defined in the New York Penal Law and which is punishable: A. By a fine not exceeding $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for a conviction of a first offense, and by a fine not exceeding $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both for any additional offense(s) of this article that are charged. B. Each month that the violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. C. The Building Inspector or his designee shall be responsible for investigating and documenting violations of any case of illegal over-occupancy within the Village or for failure to comply with the provisions of this article with regard to illegal advertisements. D. The Village Attorney shall be authorized to institute an action in the Supreme Court for the State of New York, County of Suffolk, for appropriate relief, including injunctive relief and may seek the imposition of all costs related to such action to be charged against the property, which such charges shall be collected as additional tax.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 § 336-12 establishes that any individual, company, or other entity that violates or helps violate the rental-related provisions of this article commits a criminal violation under New York Penal Law. A first offense and each subsequent offense can each result in a fine of up to $5,000, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both. Importantly, every month a violation persists counts as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time. The Village Attorney also has authority to seek injunctive relief and to have enforcement costs charged against the property as additional tax.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 336-12, property owners and managers in Patchogue are expected to maintain continuous compliance with the article's requirements — particularly rules around occupancy limits and advertising — because each month a violation remains unresolved is treated as a new, independent offense. The Building Inspector or a designee is specifically charged with investigating illegal over-occupancy and non-compliant advertisements, so operators generally keep documentation showing their units meet all applicable standards. Costs from any court action brought by the Village Attorney can be assessed against the property itself and collected as additional tax, making prompt correction of any identified issue a standard practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 336-12 of Patchogue's Code of Ordinances signals that the Village takes violations of this article seriously, with criminal penalties and civil enforcement tools available against landlords who fail to comply. If a tenant believes a landlord is violating the article — for example, through illegal over-occupancy arrangements — the Building Inspector's office is the designated body for receiving and investigating such complaints. Tenants who want to understand how these enforcement mechanisms might apply to their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or a housing attorney familiar with Suffolk County and Village of Patchogue regulations.
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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