Sand Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 115-10
Penalties for offenses
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A. Violations of this chapter shall be reported, in person or in writing, to the town's attorney or fair housing officer within a year of the alleged discriminatory housing practice. B. Where a person or organization has been found, after a trial on the merits, in violation of this chapter, a fine shall be imposed on such person or organization not to exceed $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each additional offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense for the purposes of imposing the appropriate fine.
Sand Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 § 115-10 establishes the penalty structure for violations of the town's fair housing chapter. Complaints must be brought to the town's attorney or fair housing officer, either in person or in writing, within one year of the alleged discriminatory housing practice. After a trial on the merits results in a finding of violation, fines can reach up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for each subsequent offense, with every distinct violation counted separately.
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Under Sand Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 § 115-10, property owners and managers who are found to have violated the town's fair housing chapter face escalating fines — up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for each additional offense. Compliant operators generally maintain practices and policies that conform to the chapter's requirements so that no complaint reaches the town's attorney or fair housing officer. Because each separate violation is treated as a distinct offense, repeated or multiple infractions can result in compounding financial exposure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sand Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 § 115-10 gives individuals who believe they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice the ability to report that concern to the town's attorney or fair housing officer, either in person or in writing, within one year of the alleged incident. If a violation is established after a trial on the merits, the offending party may face fines of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for each additional offense. Tenants who believe their rights under ch. 115 have been violated may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the full range of options available to them.
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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