Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 265-16
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of no less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $1,000 nor more than $1,500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both; and upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $1,500 nor more than $2,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. Each day of continued violation shall constitute a separate, additional offense. B. The cost of cleanup of the property shall be assessed as a lien against the property taxes. C. Any person issued a notice of violation pursuant to any provision of this chapter shall be subject to an administrative fee of $100 for each notice. Such administrative fee shall be charged against the land upon which the notice of violation was issued as a municipal lien or such administrative fee shall be added to the tax rolls as an assessment or levied as a special tax against said property or recovered in a civil suit against the person(s) to which the notice of violation was issued.
Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-16 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 265, with fines ranging from $500–$1,000 for a first offense, $1,000–$1,500 for a second offense within five years, and $1,500–$2,000 for a third or subsequent offense within five years, with up to 15 days of imprisonment possible at each tier. Every day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate quickly. Additionally, a $100 administrative fee is charged for each notice of violation issued, and cleanup costs may be placed as a lien against the property's taxes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-16 generally maintain their properties in continuous compliance with Chapter 265 to avoid escalating fines that increase with each offense within a five-year window. Compliant operators address any cited condition promptly, since each day of continued violation is treated as a separate offense and each notice of violation carries a $100 administrative fee that can be liened against the property. Cleanup costs assessed under § 265-16(B) may also be attached to property taxes, making timely remediation a standard part of responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-16 should be aware that this provision gives local authorities the power to fine and, in some cases, seek imprisonment of property owners who violate Chapter 265, with penalties that escalate for repeat offenses within a five-year period. If a property appears to be in violation, tenants may consider contacting the relevant Rotterdam or Schenectady County code enforcement office to report the condition and inquire about the notice-of-violation process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal code enforcement can help explain what remedies and protections may be available under § 265-16.
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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