Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-124
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Any person who shall knowingly and willfully violate or assist in the violation of this Division shall, upon conviction, be punished by a penalty as prescribed in § 1-7 for such offense. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. The term "person," as used in this section, shall include the owner, agent, executive officer of corporate owners, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent or any other person, firm or corporation directly or indirectly in control of a dwelling, building or part thereof.
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-124 establishes that anyone who knowingly and willfully violates—or helps another violate—the rent-regulation provisions of this Division can face criminal conviction and a penalty set by the village's general penalty provision at § 1-7. Crucially, every single day a violation persists is treated as a distinct, separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time. The rule casts a wide net on who counts as a 'person,' reaching not just individual owners but also agents, corporate officers, rent assignees, receivers, trustees, lessees, and any other individual or entity exercising direct or indirect control over a dwelling or building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-124, compliant operators generally ensure that all aspects of the Division are followed continuously, because each day of non-compliance can be charged as a new offense. The provision's broad definition of 'person' means that property managers, corporate officers, and agents—not just the titled owner—may each bear individual exposure upon conviction. Operators typically maintain clear documentation of compliance efforts and ensure that anyone acting on their behalf is also operating within the Division's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-124 signals that tenants have the benefit of a provision with real teeth: knowing and willful violations by landlords, their agents, or corporate officers can result in criminal penalties that compound daily. Tenants who believe a violation is ongoing may find it useful to document each day the condition persists, since the per-day offense structure is central to how this provision operates. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the village, raising the violation in any relevant proceeding, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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