Sloatsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 227 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 227-29
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100 or to imprisonment for a period of not less than one day nor more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of all penalties for any violation of this chapter shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. B. The application of the above penalty or penalties or the prosecution of the violation of the provisions of this chapter shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of conditions prohibited by this chapter. When a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is continuous, each 24 hours shall thereof constitute a separate and distinct violation. C. It is also ordained that a violation of this chapter shall constitute disorderly conduct and that the person violating the same shall be a disorderly person. D. The Board of Trustees may also enforce obedience to this chapter by injunction.
Section 227-29 of Sloatsburg's Code of Ordinances establishes that violations of Chapter 227 carry criminal misdemeanor status, with fines ranging from $10 to $100, imprisonment of one day to six months, or both. Ongoing violations are treated as a fresh, separate offense for every 24-hour period they continue. Beyond criminal penalties, the provision also classifies violations as disorderly conduct and preserves the authority to compel correction of prohibited conditions through injunctive relief, meaning penalties do not excuse or allow a violation to persist.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Chapter 227 should understand that § 227-29 treats each day of a continuing violation as a distinct offense, meaning fines and potential criminal exposure can accumulate rapidly. A compliant property manager addresses any cited condition promptly, since payment of a fine does not satisfy the underlying obligation to correct the violation. The Board of Trustees retains the power to seek a court injunction requiring removal of prohibited conditions, independent of any criminal or fine proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 227-29 gives tenants important context about how Sloatsburg enforces Chapter 227: violations are misdemeanors, and each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, which can increase pressure on a landlord to remedy conditions. The provision also makes clear that a landlord paying a fine does not legally excuse the underlying violation or permit it to continue. Tenants who believe a Chapter 227 violation is ongoing may wish to contact the Village of Sloatsburg directly or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available complaint and enforcement pathways.
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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