Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-15
Penalties for offenses
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Any person who violates or knowingly permits the violation of this chapter shall be deemed to have committed an offense against this chapter and shall be subject to the penalties provided in Chapter 1 , General Provisions. Each separate violation shall constitute a separate additional offense. However, for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors, and for such purpose only, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations. Every day of such violation after the thirty-day period for compliance shall be deemed to constitute a separate additional offense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person violating any provision of this chapter or any article, section or subdivision thereof shall be subject to a civil penalty in the sum of $350 for the first such violation, $700 for the second such violation and $1,000 for any subsequent violation, said penalties to be recoverable in a civil action in the name of the Town of Brighton.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-15 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 129. A first violation carries a civil penalty of $350, a second violation $700, and any subsequent violation $1,000, with each day of non-compliance after a 30-day cure period counting as a separate offense. Violations are also classified as misdemeanors for jurisdictional purposes, meaning criminal courts may hear these matters in addition to civil enforcement. The Town of Brighton may recover civil penalties through a civil action brought in its own name.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-15, compliant property owners and managers generally ensure that any identified deficiency under Chapter 129 is corrected within the 30-day compliance window to avoid escalating daily penalties. Operators who receive a notice of violation typically document their remediation steps, since each day beyond the cure period is treated as a new, separate offense — and penalties rise from $350 for a first violation to $700 for a second and $1,000 for each subsequent one. Maintaining thorough records of inspections, repairs, and communications with the Town is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-15 gives the Town of Brighton the authority to pursue civil penalties against any person — including a landlord — who violates or knowingly permits a violation of Chapter 129. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to comply with Chapter 129 may report the condition to the appropriate Town department, which can initiate enforcement and seek escalating civil penalties on the Town's behalf. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Brighton's local code can help residents understand what remedies and enforcement paths may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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