West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 63-11
Penalties for offenses
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Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. Each week's continuing violation shall be considered a separate offense.
West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 § 63-11 establishes the consequences for violating any provision of Chapter 63. A person, firm, or corporation found guilty of a violation may face a fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both. Importantly, each week that a violation continues is treated as a distinct, separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 § 63-11, property owners and managers who fail to comply with Chapter 63 risk criminal conviction carrying fines up to $250 and/or up to 15 days of imprisonment per offense. Because each continuing week of non-compliance constitutes a separate offense, operators who identify a potential violation generally act promptly to bring the property into compliance and document those corrective steps. Maintaining routine inspections and records of compliance efforts is a practice commonly associated with avoiding escalating exposure under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 § 63-11 provides that violations of Chapter 63 are punishable offenses, which means tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing violation of the chapter's requirements may have grounds to bring the matter to the attention of local code enforcement or municipal authorities. Because each week of a continuing violation is treated as a separate offense, unresolved issues can give rise to repeated penalties against a non-compliant party. Tenants seeking to understand their options may consider contacting the Village of West Carthage, a local tenant-rights organization, or a housing attorney for general information about how this provision applies.
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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