Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-3
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter, shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation pursuant to the Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The continuation of an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder. B. In addition, or as an alternative to the above provided penalties, the Board of Trustees may also maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the Village in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter.
Section 72-3 of Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 establishes the consequences for violating the chapter's housing provisions. A person found guilty of an offense may face a fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both, and each day a violation continues is treated as a separate offense. Beyond criminal penalties, the Village's Board of Trustees is also authorized to seek court-ordered compliance or an injunction to stop an ongoing violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 72-3 of Bath's Chapter 72, property owners and managers are expected to maintain continuous compliance with all provisions of the chapter, since each day a violation persists can be charged as a distinct offense—meaning fines can accumulate quickly. Compliant operators typically conduct regular self-audits of their properties to identify and correct any issues before they become prolonged violations. The Board of Trustees also holds authority to pursue injunctive relief in court, so unresolved violations may result in legal action beyond monetary penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-3 of Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 provides enforcement mechanisms that can benefit tenants when landlords fail to meet the chapter's requirements. Because each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense, tenants who document ongoing conditions may have grounds to report persistent non-compliance to local Village authorities. Tenants can also consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how the Board of Trustees' authority to seek injunctive relief might be relevant to conditions at their property.
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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