Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-18
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm or corporation 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: (1) By a penalty of not less than $250 and not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a penalty of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 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) By a penalty 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 offenses 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.
Section 186-18 of Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 186 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the chapter's housing provisions. A first offense carries a fine between $250 and $1,000 and/or up to 15 days of imprisonment, while a second offense within five years raises the range to $1,000–$5,000, and a third or subsequent offense within the same five-year window carries $2,000–$5,000. Critically, each week that a violation continues is treated as a separate, additional offense, meaning fines can accumulate rapidly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Brewster Chapter 186 should be aware that § 186-18 imposes escalating financial and criminal exposure for each distinct violation, with penalties increasing significantly for repeat offenses within a five-year period. Because every week of continued non-compliance counts as a new, independent violation, operators who identify a potential issue generally move promptly to correct it to limit cumulative liability. 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 § 186-18 of Brewster's Code of Ordinances Chapter 186, any person or entity—including a landlord—who violates the chapter's provisions is subject to fines and potential imprisonment, with penalties escalating for repeat violations within a five-year window. Tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing violation may find it relevant that each week of continued non-compliance can be treated as a separate offense, which may factor into any complaint or enforcement action. General enforcement paths can include reporting concerns to the appropriate local code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Brewster's municipal code.
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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