Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-20
Penalties for offenses
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In addition to any other sanctions provided in this chapter, any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $250 or shall be imprisoned for not more than 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of any penalty for any violation of this chapter shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue nor shall it prevent the enforced removal of the conditions prohibited by any appropriate legal action.
Section 120-20 of the Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes that anyone found to have violated Chapter 120 can face criminal-style penalties, including a fine between $50 and $250, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both. Importantly, paying a fine does not resolve or excuse the underlying violation — the prohibited condition must still be corrected. Separate legal action can be taken to compel removal of any conditions that violate the chapter, independent of any criminal penalty imposed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 120-20 of the Gates Code, operators who are found in violation of Chapter 120 face fines ranging from $50 to $250 per conviction, potential imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both. Compliant property managers generally address any cited conditions promptly, because the payment of a fine does not satisfy the obligation to correct the underlying issue. Maintaining properties in continuous compliance with Chapter 120 is the standard practice that avoids both the criminal penalties and any separate enforcement action to compel correction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 120-20 of the Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances provides that violations of Chapter 120 are treated as offenses subject to fines and possible imprisonment, and that a landlord's payment of a fine does not excuse or end the violation. Tenants who believe a prohibited condition exists in their housing may report it to the appropriate local enforcement authority, since the law expressly allows legal action to compel removal of the condition even after a penalty is imposed. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help residents understand what conditions are covered by Chapter 120 and what complaint or enforcement options may be available.
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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