East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-14
Penalties for offenses
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Any permit holder, whether a person, firm or corporation, who or which shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs and continues.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 § 144-14 establishes the consequences for permit holders—individuals, firms, or corporations—who violate any provision of Chapter 144. Upon conviction, a violator may face a fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both. Critically, each day that a violation persists is treated as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 144 § 144-14, permit holders in East Rochester are expected to maintain continuous compliance with all requirements of Chapter 144, because each day a violation continues can be charged as a distinct offense. Operators who identify a potential issue generally move promptly to correct it, since the per-day offense structure means that fines and other penalties can compound quickly. Keeping thorough records of corrective actions taken is a common practice among compliant property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 144-14 of East Rochester's Code of Ordinances means that landlords who hold permits and fail to comply with Chapter 144 face escalating consequences the longer a violation goes unaddressed. Tenants who believe a permit holder is in ongoing violation may consider documenting the issue with dates, since the per-day offense structure is relevant to any enforcement action. General enforcement paths can include reporting concerns to the appropriate local code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with East Rochester regulations.
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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