Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 76-11
Enforcement and administration; penalties for offenses
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A. Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a violation of the Code of the Town of Bedford. B. A violation of this chapter shall constitute an unclassified misdemeanor, and any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter, or any person who shall knowingly assist therein, shall be liable to a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum fine of $5,000, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day that any such violation continues following notification that such violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Any initial notice of violation shall be written by the Building Inspector, or his or her designee, or by the third-party inspector and shall be served by mail or made by personal service on the owner. C. This section shall not constitute the exclusive remedy of the Town of Bedford for a violation of this chapter, but shall be an addition to any other remedies available thereto, including but not limited to commencing a proceeding to obtain injunctive relief.
Section 76-11 of Bedford, N.Y., Code ch. 76 establishes that failing to comply with any part of Chapter 76 is treated as an unclassified misdemeanor under the Town of Bedford Code. Penalties can range from a minimum fine of $250 to a maximum fine of $5,000, and may also include up to six months of imprisonment, or both. Critically, each day a violation continues after the owner receives notice counts as a separate offense, and the Town retains the right to pursue additional remedies such as injunctive relief beyond these criminal penalties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Bedford, N.Y., Code ch. 76 § 76-11 should be aware that a notice of violation—issued in writing by the Building Inspector or a designated third-party inspector and served by mail or personal service—triggers a daily accrual of separate offenses for as long as the violation persists. Compliant operators generally address any identified deficiency promptly upon receiving such notice to avoid compounding fines that can reach $5,000 per day of continued non-compliance. Because § 76-11 explicitly preserves the Town's right to seek injunctive relief in addition to fines, resolving flagged issues quickly is a standard part of responsible property management in Bedford.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bedford, N.Y., Code ch. 76 § 76-11, tenants living in properties subject to Chapter 76 may have an interest in knowing that the Town of Bedford has enforcement authority that includes both financial penalties and the ability to seek court-ordered injunctive relief against non-compliant owners. If a tenant believes a landlord is violating Chapter 76, one general path is to report the concern to the Town's Building Inspector, who is authorized under § 76-11 to issue written notices of violation. Tenant-rights organizations or a licensed attorney familiar with New York municipal law can help clarify what options may be available in a given 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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