East Hampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 141 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 141-24
Penalties for offenses; construal
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A. Any person found guilty of violating any provisions of this article, ordinance, or regulations adopted pursuant to this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of an offense punishable by a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both, for each and every such violation. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. B. The requirements of this article shall be in addition to any other similar provisions in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and no provision hereof shall be construed as relieving any party of any obligation imposed by such Uniform Code. If a conflict should exist between a requirement of this article and any requirement contained in the Uniform Code, the Uniform Code requirement shall prevail. In the case of such a conflict between a provision of this article and a provision of any other local law, ordinance or regulation, the more stringent requirement shall be deemed to apply.
Section 141-24 of East Hampton's Code of Ordinances establishes penalties for violations of the rental-housing article and clarifies how it interacts with other laws. A person convicted of violating the article's provisions may face a fine between $200 and $1,000, up to six months of imprisonment, or both, with each continuing day of violation treated as a separate offense. The article's requirements stack on top of New York State's Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code rather than replacing it; where the two conflict, the Uniform Code controls, while conflicts with other local laws are resolved in favor of whichever standard is more stringent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to East Hampton Code ch. 141 § 141-24 generally maintain ongoing compliance with both the local article and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, since the two sets of requirements apply simultaneously. Because each day a violation persists is treated as a separate offense carrying fines of $200 to $1,000 per day, compliant operators address identified deficiencies promptly rather than allowing them to continue. Where local and state standards differ, operators typically apply whichever requirement is more protective, consistent with the conflict-resolution rules stated in § 141-24.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 141-24 of East Hampton Code ch. 141 establishes that landlords are subject to daily fines and potential imprisonment for each day a violation of the article continues, which underscores the seriousness of unresolved housing-code issues. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating the article's requirements may report conditions to the relevant East Hampton municipal enforcement office, which has authority to pursue penalties under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how § 141-24's penalty structure and its relationship to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code may be relevant to their situation.
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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