Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-34
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person who shall knowingly and willfully violate or assist in the violation of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $250 for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. In addition, a violation of this chapter shall constitute disorderly conduct, and the person violating the same shall be a disorderly person. 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. The Village Attorney shall, upon complaint of the Commissioner or upon order of the Board of Trustees or upon his own motion, institute appropriate action to restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, correct or remove such violation and to take such other legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this law. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law. Any and all remedies may be pursued concurrently or consecutively, and the pursuit of any remedy shall not be construed as an election of the waiver of the right to pursue any and all of the other.
Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 § 197-34 establishes that anyone who knowingly and willfully violates the rent regulations chapter—or helps someone else do so—can face a criminal fine of up to $250 for each offense upon conviction, with every continuing day counting as a new, separate offense. A violation also carries the designation of disorderly conduct, making the offender a disorderly person under local law. The provision broadly defines 'person' to cover owners, occupants, agents, corporations, and others who exercise direct or indirect control over a building or any part of it. The Village Attorney is authorized to pursue injunctive and other legal remedies independently of, or alongside, any criminal penalties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 197 § 197-34 should be aware that non-compliance is not merely a civil matter—it carries potential criminal consequences, including fines and a disorderly-conduct designation. Because each day a violation continues is treated as a separate offense, operators generally act promptly to identify and correct any condition that may run afoul of the chapter. Agents, assignees, and corporate entities are explicitly covered by the definition of 'person' under § 197-34, meaning responsibility can extend well beyond the named property owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 197 § 197-34, tenants in Port Chester have the benefit of a provision that holds a wide range of parties—owners, agents, lessees, and others in control of a building—accountable for knowing and willful violations of the rent regulations chapter. If a violation is ongoing, each day it persists can be treated as a separate offense, which may strengthen the basis for a complaint. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the Village of Port Chester's Commissioner or the Village Attorney's office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of remedies available under this section.
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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