Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 25-10
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, estate, trust, firm, corporation or other entity which violates any provision of this chapter, or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation and is punishable by a fine not less than $500 and not exceeding $5,000 for a conviction of a first offense, by a fine not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $10,000 for a conviction of a second or more offense within a five-year period. Any corporation or entity which shall violate any such provisions shall be punishable by a special corporate fine of not less than $500 and not exceeding $10,000. B. Each month that the violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. C. In addition to, but not in limitation of the penalties in this section, the Village Attorney or his/her designee shall be authorized to institute an action in the Suffolk County Supreme Court of the State of New York, for appropriate relief, including injunctive relief and may seek the imposition of all costs related to such action to be charged against the premises, which such charges shall be collected as additional tax.
Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 § 25-10 establishes financial penalties for anyone—including individuals, corporations, trusts, or other entities—who violates or assists in violating any provision of Chapter 25. First-time offenders face fines ranging from $500 to $5,000, while repeat offenses within a five-year window carry fines between $1,000 and $10,000; corporations face a parallel fine schedule up to $10,000. Critically, each month a violation persists counts as a separate offense, and the Village Attorney may also pursue injunctive relief in Suffolk County Supreme Court, with litigation costs potentially assessed against the property as an additional tax charge.
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Property owners and managers subject to Bellport's Chapter 25 should be aware that § 25-10 treats every month of a continuing violation as a distinct, separately punishable offense, meaning fines can accumulate rapidly. Compliant operators generally conduct regular self-audits to confirm ongoing adherence to all Chapter 25 requirements and address any identified issues promptly to avoid the escalating fine structure for repeat offenses. Because the Village Attorney is authorized to seek injunctive relief and cost recovery chargeable against the premises itself, unresolved violations can affect the property's financial and legal standing beyond simple monetary fines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 § 25-10, tenants who believe a landlord is violating Chapter 25 may report the concern to the Village, which can trigger enforcement action including fines that grow each month the violation continues. Because the penalty structure escalates with repeat or prolonged violations, documenting the timeline of any alleged violation—such as keeping dated records and correspondence—can be relevant to any enforcement proceeding. Tenants seeking to understand their options may consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Village of Bellport ordinances for general guidance on available enforcement paths.
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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