Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 34 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 34-7
Administration; penalties for offenses
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A. Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility for publicizing, administering, and enforcing this chapter shall be in the Code Enforcement Office for the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson. B. Violations. Violations of this chapter shall be reported in person or in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer. As such, barring a designation by the Village Board to contrary, which it may do via resolution, the Code Enforcement Officer is the Village's Fair Housing Officer. C. Enforcement. Where sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this chapter have been violated, the Code Enforcement Officer may institute a complaint in court against the alleged violator. The Fair Housing Officer will receive and process all complaints. D. Penalties. Where a person or organization has been found, after a trial on the merits, in violation of this chapter, a fine shall be imposed on such person or organization not to exceed $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each additional offense. The minimum fine for violations of this chapter shall be $100 for a first offense and $500 for each additional offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be a minimum fine of $100 for a first offense and $500 for each additional offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense for the purpose of imposing the appropriate fine.
Section 34-7 of Castleton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances establishes the Code Enforcement Office as the body responsible for publicizing, administering, and enforcing the village's fair housing chapter. Complaints about violations may be submitted in person or in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer, who also serves as the Fair Housing Officer unless the Village Board designates otherwise. When a violation is proven at trial, fines range from a minimum of $100 up to $500 for a first offense, and from a minimum of $500 up to $1,000 for each additional offense, with every separate violation counted independently.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 34-7, property owners and managers operating in Castleton-on-Hudson are expected to maintain full compliance with the village's fair housing chapter, as the Code Enforcement Officer holds authority to file court complaints when sufficient cause of a violation exists. Each distinct act of noncompliance is treated as a separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate quickly across multiple incidents. Operators generally keep records of their fair housing policies and practices to demonstrate ongoing compliance should a complaint be filed with the Code Enforcement Office.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 34-7 gives residents of Castleton-on-Hudson a clear path to report potential fair housing violations: complaints can be submitted in person or in writing directly to the Code Enforcement Officer, who also serves as the village's Fair Housing Officer. Once a complaint is received, the Fair Housing Officer is responsible for processing it, and the Code Enforcement Officer may bring the matter to court if sufficient cause is found. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been violated may also consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the range of options 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.
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