Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 133-15
Administration and enforcement; penalties for offenses
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A. Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility for publicizing, administering, and enforcing this article shall be in the Town's Fair Housing Officer, to be designated by the Supervisor of the Town of Sullivan. B. Violations. Violations of this article 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 article 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 merits, in violation of this article, 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 violation of this article shall be $100 for a first offense and $500 for each additional offense. Each and every separate violation of this article shall be deemed an offense for the purposes of imposing the appropriate fine.
Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 § 133-15 establishes the administrative and enforcement framework for the town's fair housing article. A designated Fair Housing Officer holds responsibility for publicizing, administering, and enforcing the article, and may bring suit in Town Court when sufficient cause of a violation exists. Upon a finding of violation after a trial on the merits, fines range from $100 to $500 for a first offense and from $500 to $1,000 for each additional offense, with every separate violation counted as a distinct offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 § 133-15, property owners and managers operating in the Town of Sullivan are subject to oversight by the Town's Fair Housing Officer. Operators who maintain practices consistent with the fair housing article reduce exposure to Town Court proceedings and the escalating fines the provision authorizes. Keeping clear records of housing decisions and staying informed about the article's requirements are steps commonly associated with compliant operation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 § 133-15 gives tenants and housing applicants a direct path to report potential fair housing violations — complaints may be submitted in person or in writing to the Town's Fair Housing Officer. If the Officer finds sufficient cause, the matter can be referred to Town Court, where fines of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for each additional offense may be imposed on a violator. Those who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or a fair housing advocacy group for general information about available options.
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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