Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-24
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person who shall commit an offense against any provision of this chapter or any provision of any rule or regulation adopted by the enforcement officer pursuant to authority granted by this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable as provided in Chapter 1 , General Provisions, Article I . B. Each 30 days that such offense is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate violation.
Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-24 establishes that violations of Chapter 319's rental housing rules—or of any related regulations issued by the enforcement officer—carry criminal penalties upon conviction, as set out in the city's General Provisions. Importantly, the provision treats every 30-day period during which a violation continues as a distinct, separate offense, meaning a single unresolved problem can multiply into multiple violations over time. The rule applies to any person found to have committed such an offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 319-24, property owners and managers who fail to comply with Chapter 319 or with regulations issued by the enforcement officer face criminal penalties upon conviction, with the penalty structure defined in the General Provisions. Because each 30-day period of non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, operators who identify a deficiency generally move promptly to correct it and document the remediation. Maintaining records of inspections, repairs, and communications with the enforcement officer is a practice consistent with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 319-24 gives tenants a basis to understand that landlord violations of Port Jervis's Chapter 319 rental rules are not only actionable at the moment they arise but can accumulate as separate offenses for every 30-day period they go unaddressed. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider reporting it to the city's enforcement officer, who has authority to act under this chapter. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what documentation to gather and what options are generally available under this provision.
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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