Corning, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-4
Penalties for offenses
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Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable for each offense by a fine not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, any such violations are hereby deemed to constitute a public nuisance, and an action may be maintained for the abatement thereof by the Fire Chief or Code Enforcement Officer in the name of the City of Corning as plaintiff; in connection with such an action, and in addition to all other remedies which may be available, the City of Corning shall be entitled to recover against the owner of any such unregistered multiple dwelling, a civil penalty in the amount of $250 per unregistered multiple dwelling owned within the City of Corning by any such defendant.
Under Corning, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-4, violations of Chapter 132 carry both criminal and civil consequences. On the criminal side, a violation is classified as a misdemeanor, exposing the offending party to a fine of up to $1,000, up to one year of imprisonment, or both. Separately, violations are treated as a public nuisance, allowing the City of Corning to pursue abatement actions and to recover a civil penalty of $250 for each unregistered multiple dwelling owned by the violating party within city limits.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings in Corning should be aware that § 132-4 attaches serious consequences to non-compliance with Chapter 132, particularly the failure to register a multiple dwelling. A compliant property owner ensures that every multiple dwelling they own within the City of Corning is properly registered, since each unregistered unit can independently trigger a $250 civil penalty in addition to potential criminal misdemeanor exposure. Owners who manage several properties face compounding civil liability, as the $250 penalty applies per unregistered dwelling, not as a single flat amount.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-4 of Corning's Code of Ordinances gives tenants context for understanding the legal weight behind Chapter 132's requirements: violations are not merely administrative infractions but can constitute misdemeanors and public nuisances. If a tenant believes their building is unregistered or otherwise out of compliance, they may consider contacting the City of Corning's Code Enforcement Office, which has authority under § 132-4 to pursue abatement actions and civil penalties against non-compliant owners. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Corning's local ordinances can help residents understand what options 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.
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