Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-11
Penalties for offenses (Buffalo Property Managers Ordinance)
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Any individual or entity engaging in activity in violation of this chapter shall be subjected to the penalties provided in § 1-15 and Chapter 137 of the City of Buffalo Charter and Code.
Section 265-11 of Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 265 establishes that any person or organization found to be acting in violation of Chapter 265 is subject to the penalty framework already set out in § 1-15 and Chapter 137 of the City of Buffalo Charter and Code. Rather than creating its own standalone penalty schedule, this provision cross-references the city's general penalty and enforcement provisions. The practical effect is that violations of Chapter 265 carry whatever fines, sanctions, or remedies those referenced sections prescribe.
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Property owners and managers operating under Chapter 265 should be aware that Section 265-11 ties any noncompliance directly to the city's broader penalty structure found in § 1-15 and Chapter 137 of the Buffalo Charter and Code. Compliant operators generally maintain familiarity with both the specific requirements of Chapter 265 and the general penalty provisions that apply across city ordinances. Reviewing those cross-referenced sections helps operators understand the full range of consequences that can follow a finding of noncompliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 265-11 means that violations of Chapter 265 are not penalty-free — the City of Buffalo can pursue enforcement under § 1-15 and Chapter 137 of its Charter and Code against landlords or other parties who fail to comply. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider filing a complaint with the appropriate Buffalo city office or contacting a local tenant-rights organization to understand what enforcement options exist. Consulting those resources can help clarify how the cross-referenced penalty provisions in § 1-15 and Chapter 137 might apply to 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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