Brookhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 82 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 82-14
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 fine not less than $2,500 and not exceeding $6,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a fine not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second of the two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation. C. This section is enacted pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law §§ 10(1)(ii)a(9-a) and 10(1)(ii)d(3) and pursuant to § 10(5) of the Statute of Local Governments, and is intended to supersede Town Law § 268 and any other statute or local law to the extent necessary to increase the minimum and maximum penalties contained therein.
Section 82-14 of Brookhaven's Code of Ordinances Chapter 82 establishes penalties for violations of the chapter's housing regulations. A first offense carries a fine between $2,500 and $6,000, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both; a second offense within five years raises those amounts to between $5,000 and $10,000, with the same potential imprisonment. Critically, each week that a violation continues counts as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can accumulate rapidly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Brookhaven should be aware that § 82-14 imposes escalating financial consequences for non-compliance with Chapter 82. A compliant operator promptly addresses any identified violations rather than allowing them to persist, since each additional week of non-compliance is treated as a distinct offense under this section. Operators who have received prior violations within the past five years face significantly higher minimum and maximum fines upon any subsequent conviction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 82-14 of Brookhaven's Code of Ordinances, tenants have an interest in knowing that landlords who violate Chapter 82 face meaningful financial and criminal penalties, and that those penalties grow with each week a violation continues. Tenants who believe a landlord is in violation of Chapter 82 may consider documenting the issue and reporting it to the appropriate Brookhaven municipal enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain what options are generally available under this provision.
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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