East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 131-13
Penalties for offenses
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Any person, persons, firms, associations or corporations committing an offense against any of the provisions of this chapter or of any section or part thereof shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, may be fined not more than $250 or be imprisoned for not more than 15 days, or both. In addition, an offense against any section or provision of this chapter shall subject the person, firm or corporation committing the same to a civil penalty in the sum of $100 for each 24 hours continued violation thereof, and said penalty shall be recovered by the Town of East Fishkill in a civil action. In addition, the town authorities shall have such other remedies as are provided by law to restrain, correct or abate any offense against this chapter, including the enforced removal of conditions prohibited by this chapter.
East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 § 131-13 establishes a two-track penalty system for violations of Chapter 131. On the criminal side, a conviction can result in a fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both. On the civil side, each 24-hour period that a violation continues carries a $100 civil penalty, which the Town of East Fishkill may recover through a civil action. The town also retains additional legal remedies to restrain, correct, or abate violations, including forcing the removal of prohibited conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 § 131-13 generally maintain compliance by promptly identifying and correcting any conditions that Chapter 131 prohibits. Because civil penalties accrue at $100 per 24-hour period of continued violation, operators typically address flagged issues without delay to limit ongoing exposure. Keeping records of corrective actions and timelines is a common practice among compliant operators, as the town may pursue both criminal prosecution and civil recovery simultaneously.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 § 131-13, tenants living in properties where Chapter 131 violations exist may have grounds to bring those violations to the attention of local town authorities, who are empowered to pursue fines, civil penalties, and other remedies including forced removal of prohibited conditions. Because civil penalties accumulate for each day a violation continues, documenting the duration of any alleged violation can be relevant to any complaint or proceeding. Tenants seeking to understand their options may wish to contact the Town of East Fishkill directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local ordinance enforcement.
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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