Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 433 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 433-18
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm or corporation who or which violates any provision of this chapter or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation, punishable by: (1) A fine of not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) A fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $3,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second of two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of five years. (3) A fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
Section 433-18 of Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 433 establishes a graduated penalty structure for violations of the chapter's rent-related rules. A first offense carries a fine between $500 and $1,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail; a second offense within five years raises that range to $1,000–$3,000; and a third or subsequent offense within the same five-year window can result in fines of $2,000–$5,000, again with possible imprisonment. Critically, every week that a violation continues counts as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can compound quickly over time.
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Property owners and managers subject to Farmingdale Chapter 433 should be aware that § 433-18 imposes escalating fines—starting at $500–$1,000 for a first offense and reaching up to $5,000 for repeat violations within a five-year period—alongside potential jail time. Because each week of continued non-compliance is treated as a distinct violation, operators who identify a potential breach of the chapter generally move promptly to correct it to avoid accumulating multiple offenses. Maintaining clear records of corrective actions taken can help demonstrate good-faith compliance efforts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 433-18 of Farmingdale's Code of Ordinances Chapter 433, violations by landlords, firms, or other parties are subject to criminal-style penalties, including fines and possible imprisonment, which signals that the village treats breaches of this chapter seriously. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating Chapter 433 may report the conduct to the appropriate Farmingdale village enforcement authority, and because each week of ongoing violation constitutes a separate offense, documented patterns of non-compliance can be significant. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help explain what options may be available under this provision.
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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