Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-7
Administration; penalties for offenses
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A. Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility for publicizing, administering, and enforcing this chapter shall be in the Town's Fair Housing Officer, to be designated by the Supervisor of the Town of Stillwater. B. Violations. Violations of this chapter shall be reported in person or in writing to the Town's Fair Housing Officer. C. Enforcement. Where sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this chapter have been violated, the Fair Housing Officer shall institute a suit in Town Court against the alleged violator. D. Penalties. Where a person or organization has been found, after a trial on the merit, 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. The minimum fine for violations of this chapter shall be $100 for a first offense, and $500 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.
Section 93-7 of Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes how the town's fair housing rules are administered and what happens when they are broken. A designated Fair Housing Officer holds responsibility for publicizing, administering, and enforcing the chapter, and may bring a case in Town Court when there is sufficient cause to believe a violation occurred. After a trial on the merits, a court may impose fines ranging from $100 to $500 for a first offense and from $500 to $1,000 for each additional offense, with every separate violation counted independently.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Stillwater should be aware that Chapter 93, § 93-7 places enforcement authority with the Town's Fair Housing Officer, who is empowered to initiate Town Court proceedings when a potential violation is identified. Compliant operators generally maintain practices and records that demonstrate adherence to the chapter's fair housing requirements, since each distinct act found to be a violation can be treated as a separate offense carrying its own fine. Staying current with the chapter's requirements and addressing any reported concerns promptly are practices associated with operators who avoid escalating penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 93-7, residents who believe a fair housing violation has occurred may report it in person or in writing directly to the Town's Fair Housing Officer. The Officer is responsible for evaluating complaints and, where sufficient cause exists, bringing the matter before Town Court — a process that can result in fines against the violator. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the full range of options available to them under this chapter.
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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