Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 192 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 192-8
Penalties for offenses
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Any owner, agent, occupant or lessee who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $5,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both. Violations of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code provisions shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both. The continuance of such offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each and every day or part thereof the same is continued, a separate and distinct violation hereunder.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 192 § 192-8 establishes penalties for anyone—owner, agent, occupant, or lessee—who violates the housing chapter's requirements. A general violation can result in a fine of up to $5,000, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both, while violations of New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code provisions carry a fine of up to $1,000, up to one year of imprisonment, or both. Critically, each day a violation continues is treated as a separate, independent offense, meaning penalties can accumulate rapidly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 192 § 192-8, compliant property owners and managers promptly address any cited deficiency to avoid the compounding effect of per-day violations. Because each day of non-compliance is counted as a distinct offense, operators generally maintain documented inspection and repair schedules to demonstrate timely corrective action. Staying current with both local chapter requirements and New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards is a routine part of responsible property management in Spring Valley.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 192 § 192-8 makes clear that owners, agents, and other responsible parties face escalating fines for each day a violation persists, which can be a meaningful lever in getting conditions addressed. Tenants who believe a property condition violates ch. 192 may consider reporting the issue to the appropriate Spring Valley municipal code enforcement office, which has authority to cite violations and trigger the penalty structure described in § 192-8. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rockland County housing law can help explain what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes are available.
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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