Sleepy Hollow — Title 4 Ch. 6 Property Maintenance; Removals § 4-6-6
Penalties
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A. Any person who does not perform the required work, or abate the identified nuisance, within the required time period, or who otherwise violates the provisions of this chapter, shall be subject to a fine upon conviction hereof of not less than $50.00 nor more than $750.00 for each offense. B. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a nuisance continues unabated after seven days from receipt of notice. C. In addition to any penalties herein provided, the village may issue a stop work order to the owner, lessee, occupant, possessor, or other person having control of a lot under a previously issued building permit for any violation of this chapter.
Sleepy Hollow Title 4 Ch. 6 Property Maintenance § 4-6-6 establishes financial penalties for anyone who fails to complete required property maintenance work, abate a nuisance, or otherwise comply with Chapter 6's requirements. Fines range from $50 to $750 per offense, and once a nuisance remains unabated for more than seven days after notice is received, each additional day counts as a separate, independently fineable offense. The village also retains authority to issue stop work orders against any person controlling a lot under an active building permit when a chapter violation is found.
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Property owners and managers operating in Sleepy Hollow should be aware that § 4-6-6 makes timely compliance with maintenance and nuisance-abatement notices a financial priority, since fines of up to $750 can accrue on a per-day basis once the seven-day post-notice window closes. Compliant operators typically document the date they receive any village notice, track abatement progress against that deadline, and retain records showing completed work. Where a building permit is active on the property, operators also take care to resolve any chapter violations promptly, as the village may issue a stop work order that could halt permitted construction or renovation activity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 4-6-6, tenants living in a property where a nuisance or maintenance violation has gone unaddressed may find it useful to know that the village can impose escalating daily fines on a landlord or other responsible party who ignores an official notice for more than seven days. Tenants who believe a violation exists can generally report conditions to the appropriate Sleepy Hollow code enforcement office, which has the authority to issue notices and, where applicable, stop work orders under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals understand how this penalty structure may relate to their broader housing situation.
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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