Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-55
Penalties for offenses
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For any and every violation of the provisions of this code issued by the agency, the owner, agent, contractor or other person interested as lessee, tenant or otherwise in any building or premises where such violation has been committed or shall exist, and who refuses to abate said violation within the time limit stated thereon after written notice has been served upon him, either by mail or personal service, shall for each and every violation, and for each and every day that such violation continues, be subject to a fine not to exceed $250, and the collection thereof shall be prosecuted in the manner prescribed by law effective in the Village of Sleepy Hollow.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-55 establishes that any person with an interest in a property — including owners, agents, contractors, lessees, or tenants — who fails to correct a cited violation within the time stated in a written notice can be fined. The fine may reach up to $250 for each separate violation and for each day that the violation continues unaddressed. Written notice must first be served, either by mail or in person, before the penalty clock begins to run.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-55, compliant property owners and managers typically act promptly upon receiving written notice of a code violation, correcting the cited condition within the deadline specified in that notice. Because fines can accumulate on a per-violation, per-day basis up to $250 each, operators generally document their remediation efforts and confirm with the issuing agency that the violation has been resolved. Maintaining records of all correspondence and corrective actions is a common practice for demonstrating timely abatement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-55 makes clear that the penalty framework applies not only to owners and agents but also to lessees and tenants who have been served written notice of a violation they are responsible for and who fail to abate it in time. Tenants who believe a violation notice was issued in error, or who have questions about their responsibilities under a notice, may consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance. Those who receive a notice should review the stated abatement deadline carefully, as fines of up to $250 per violation per day can begin accruing once that deadline passes.
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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