Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 219-17
Penalties for offenses
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Any person, as herein defined, committing an offense against any provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $250 per week or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both.
Chapter 219, Section 219-17 of Potsdam, N.Y.'s Code of Ordinances establishes that violations of the chapter's rental housing rules carry criminal-style penalties. A person found to have committed an offense under this chapter can face a fine of up to $250 per week, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both. The provision applies to any person as defined within the chapter, meaning it can reach landlords, tenants, or other covered parties depending on the nature of the underlying violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Potsdam's rental regulations should be aware that Section 219-17 attaches meaningful consequences to non-compliance with Chapter 219 and its associated rules. Operators who maintain properties in conformance with all chapter requirements—keeping up with inspections, registrations, and habitability standards—generally avoid exposure to these penalties. Because fines accrue on a per-week basis under this section, unresolved violations can compound over time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 219-17 signals that Potsdam takes enforcement of Chapter 219 seriously, which can be relevant context for tenants experiencing conditions that may constitute violations. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to meet the chapter's requirements may consider contacting the local code enforcement office to report the issue and trigger an official review. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Potsdam's local ordinances can help explain how this penalty provision interacts with any underlying rights a tenant may have under Chapter 219.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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