Canisteo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 87-4
Penalties for offenses
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Any person or entity that shall violate any of the provisions of this article or who fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a mandatory minimum fine of $250, up to a maximum fine of $2,500 per rental property. It shall be no defense that the owner of the rental property or his resident agent did not know and/or was not notified of the violation of this article.
Section 87-4 of Canisteo's rental property code establishes financial penalties for anyone—individual or entity—who violates or fails to comply with the requirements of the article. Upon conviction, a mandatory minimum fine of $250 applies, with a maximum fine of $2,500 per rental property. Notably, the provision explicitly removes ignorance as a defense: not knowing about a violation, or not having been notified of one, does not shield an owner or their resident agent from liability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Canisteo Code § 87-4, operators of rental properties face fines ranging from $250 to $2,500 per rental property upon conviction for any violation of the article. Because the ordinance expressly bars ignorance as a defense, compliant operators generally maintain active oversight of their properties and ensure that resident agents are equally informed of all applicable requirements. Staying current with inspection results, notices, and code requirements is a standard practice for operators seeking to avoid mandatory minimum penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 87-4 of Canisteo's rental code provides that landlords and property entities can face mandatory fines of $250 to $2,500 per rental property for violations of the article, and they cannot escape liability simply by claiming they were unaware of a problem. If you believe a violation exists at your rental property, general enforcement paths include reporting the issue to the appropriate local municipal authority in Canisteo or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law. Understanding that § 87-4 removes the 'I didn't know' defense may be relevant context when exploring how to document and report a potential violation.
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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