Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-12
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.
Section 205-12 of Port Jefferson's Code of Ordinances establishes penalties for anyone—including individuals, businesses, trusts, or other entities—who violates or assists in violating the rental-related provisions of Chapter 205. 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, with every month a violation persists counting as a separate offense. The Building Inspector is responsible for investigating illegal over-occupancy and unlawful rental advertisements, and the Village Attorney may pursue injunctive relief in Suffolk County Supreme Court, with litigation costs potentially charged against the property as an additional tax.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 205 in Port Jefferson should be aware that under § 205-12, each month a violation remains unaddressed is treated as a distinct offense, meaning fines of up to $5,000 can accumulate on a rolling monthly basis. Compliant operators generally ensure that occupancy levels meet code requirements and that any rental advertisements conform to the article's standards, since the Building Inspector is specifically authorized to investigate both issues. Court-ordered remedies under § 205-12 can include injunctive relief and costs assessed directly against the property, which are collectible as additional taxes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 205-12 of Port Jefferson's Code of Ordinances provides enforcement mechanisms that can benefit tenants living in properties with illegal over-occupancy or improper rental advertising practices. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating Chapter 205 may report concerns to the Building Inspector, who is specifically charged under § 205-12 with investigating and documenting such violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Suffolk County housing law can help residents understand how these enforcement provisions interact with their broader housing rights.
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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