Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-5
Civil penalties
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A court granting a petition pursuant to this chapter may, in addition to any other order provided by law, make an order imposing and requiring the payment by the respondent of a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 to the Town of Crawford and the payment of reasonable attorneys' fees and the costs of the proceeding to the petitioner. In any such case, multiple respondents shall be jointly and severally liable for any payment so ordered, and the amounts of such payments shall constitute a lien upon the real property, and such payment amount, including interest, may be assessed and levied against the real property and collected in the same manner as real property taxes.
Under Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-5, a court that grants a petition under Chapter 106 has the authority to impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 payable to the Town of Crawford, along with reasonable attorneys' fees and proceeding costs payable to the petitioner. When multiple parties are found liable, they share joint and several responsibility for any amounts ordered. Unpaid penalties and fees can become a lien on the subject real property and may be collected in the same manner as property taxes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to proceedings under Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-5 should be aware that a court ruling against a respondent can result in a civil penalty up to $5,000 payable to the Town, plus the opposing party's attorneys' fees and costs. Compliant operators generally resolve underlying Chapter 106 issues before a petition reaches the court stage, since any monetary award can attach as a lien to the property itself and be collected like a property tax. Where multiple owners or managers are involved, each can be held responsible for the full amount ordered under the joint and several liability standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-5, a petitioner who prevails in a court proceeding may be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees and the costs of the proceeding in addition to any other relief the court orders. This provision gives tenants or other petitioners a meaningful financial remedy when a respondent is found liable, since the court can also impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 against the respondent. Tenants who believe they have grounds for a petition under Chapter 106 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the available enforcement paths.
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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