Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 281-18
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm or corporation who or which violates any provision of this chapter or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation, punishable by: (1) A fine of not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) A fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $3,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second of two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of five years. (3) A fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 § 281-18 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 281, which governs rental housing regulations in the village. A first offense carries a fine between $500 and $1,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail; a second offense within five years raises that range to $1,000–$3,000; and a third or subsequent offense within the same five-year window can result in fines of $2,000–$5,000 and/or imprisonment. Critically, every week that a violation continues counts as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can compound quickly over time.
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Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 281 in Babylon Village should be aware that § 281-18 imposes escalating fines—starting at $500–$1,000 for a first offense and reaching up to $5,000 for repeat violations within a five-year period. Because each week of continued non-compliance is treated as a distinct violation, operators who promptly correct any identified deficiency generally limit their exposure to a single penalty tier. Maintaining thorough records of corrective actions taken in response to any notice of violation is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 § 281-18, tenants should know that landlords who violate Chapter 281's rental housing provisions face meaningful financial and criminal penalties, and that those penalties increase with each repeat offense within a five-year window. Because every week of ongoing non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, a landlord's failure to remedy a problem can result in compounding consequences. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring may consider contacting Babylon Village's code enforcement office to report the issue, or reaching out to 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.
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