Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 112-19
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation punishable by a minimum fine of $100 and not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The continuation of an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct violation hereunder. B. In the event that personal injury or property damage shall result from the failure of any owner or occupant to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the owner or occupant shall be liable to all persons injured, or whose property is damaged directly or indirectly thereby, and shall be liable to the Village of Fonda to the extent that said Village of Fonda is required by law or by any court to respond in damages to any injured party.
Section 112-19 of Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 112 establishes penalties for violations of the chapter's housing provisions. A person found guilty of an offense faces a fine between $100 and $500, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both. Crucially, each day a violation continues is treated as a separate offense, and if personal injury or property damage results from noncompliance, the responsible owner or occupant may be held financially liable to injured parties and to the Village of Fonda itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Chapter 112 of the Fonda Code of Ordinances should be aware that § 112-19 makes every day of a continuing violation a distinct, separately punishable offense, meaning fines can accumulate rapidly. Compliant operators generally address code deficiencies promptly upon notice to avoid compounding penalties. Beyond fines and potential imprisonment, § 112-19 also exposes owners to civil liability for any personal injury or property damage that results from noncompliance, including reimbursing the Village for any damages it is required to pay on an owner's behalf.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 112-19 of Fonda's Code of Ordinances Chapter 112, tenants who have suffered personal injury or property damage due to an owner's or occupant's failure to comply with the chapter's provisions may have grounds for a civil liability claim against that party. The provision also allows the Village of Fonda to pursue enforcement, which tenants may initiate by reporting ongoing violations to the appropriate Village authority, since each day of continued noncompliance constitutes a separate violation. Tenants seeking to understand their options under § 112-19 may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New York housing law.
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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