Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-5
Penalties; enforcement
Operative Text
A. (i) Any person or entity who is convicted of a first violation of any provision of this chapter within a period of 18 months shall be guilty of an offense, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500, or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. (ii) Any person or entity who is convicted of a second violation of any provision of this chapter within a period of 18 months shall be guilty of an offense, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. (i) Any person or entity who is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of any provision of this chapter within a period of 18 months shall be guilty of an offense, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $2,500, or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. B. The failure to register and obtain a permit for each dwelling unit at a premises shall constitute a separate offense. C. Each week in which a violation of this chapter occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense. D. The Village Attorney is authorized to institute civil litigation to obtain and enforce any available remedy, including injunctive relief, in the event of any violation of this chapter. In any such litigation, the court may award the Village its reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses of such litigation.
Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-5 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the village's rental registration chapter. A first offense within an 18-month window can result in a fine up to $500 and/or up to 15 days of imprisonment, with fines rising to $1,000 for a second offense and $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense within the same window. Each unregistered dwelling unit and each week a violation continues count as separate offenses, and the Village Attorney may pursue civil remedies—including injunctive relief and attorney's fees—against violators.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-5 generally ensure that every individual dwelling unit on a premises is registered and permitted, since each unregistered unit is treated as its own distinct offense. Because violations that persist week to week each constitute a separate offense, compliant operators address any deficiency promptly rather than allowing it to accumulate. Repeat violations within an 18-month period carry progressively higher fines, so maintaining current registrations and responding quickly to any notice of non-compliance is a standard practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-5, tenants may have an interest in whether their dwelling unit has been properly registered and permitted as required by the chapter, since a landlord's failure to register each unit is itself a punishable offense. If a tenant believes their unit is unregistered or that another provision of ch. 98 is being violated, they may consider contacting the Village of Sea Cliff directly, as the Village Attorney is authorized to pursue enforcement—including civil litigation and injunctive relief—on behalf of the village. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing regulations can help residents understand what protections and enforcement options may be 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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