Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-7
Penalties for offenses
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Any person or persons convicted of violating any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment as may be provided by law for violations of the Village Code, and, in addition thereto, the license for such lodging house, rooming house or boarding house shall be revoked, and such premises shall cease to operate.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-7 establishes that anyone found guilty of violating the lodging, rooming, or boarding house chapter faces criminal-style consequences under the Village Code, including potential fines and/or imprisonment. Beyond those penalties, the operating license for the affected property is automatically revoked upon conviction. The provision also requires that the premises stop operating once a conviction occurs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 116 § 116-7, operators of lodging houses, rooming houses, or boarding houses in Fort Plain face not only fines and possible imprisonment upon conviction, but also mandatory license revocation and a required cessation of operations. Compliant operators generally maintain full adherence to all requirements of ch. 116 to avoid triggering these consequences. Keeping thorough records of inspections, permits, and corrective actions is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-7 provides that a landlord convicted of violating the lodging and rooming house chapter can lose their operating license and be required to shut down the premises entirely. Tenants who believe their lodging, rooming, or boarding house is being operated in violation of ch. 116 may consider reporting concerns to the appropriate Village enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Village Code enforcement can help residents understand what options may be available to them.
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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