Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-44
Enumeration of penalties
Operative Text
A. Any person who is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have violated this chapter shall be guilty of an offense pursuant to Article 20 of the New York State Village Law, or its successors, and shall be subject to the maximum penalties authorized therein. Any such person who violates a section of this chapter after having previously been found guilty of violating the same section of this chapter at the same location shall be guilty of a repeat offense. B. Relief under this section shall be in addition to the remedies set forth in §§ 96-42 and 96-43 . C. Each and every day in which an offense occurs, after notice has been provided, shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 96-44 of Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 96 establishes that anyone a court finds to have violated the chapter's rental regulations commits an offense under New York State Village Law Article 20, exposing them to that law's maximum authorized penalties. A second finding of guilt for violating the same section at the same location constitutes a repeat offense, which typically carries heightened consequences. Importantly, each day a violation continues after notice has been given counts as its own separate offense, and these penalties stack on top of any other remedies available under the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Chapter 96 in Geneseo should be aware that § 96-44 ties penalty exposure directly to New York State Village Law Article 20, meaning a court finding of violation can result in the maximum penalties that law authorizes. Because every day after notice is treated as a distinct offense, a compliant operator generally addresses any cited deficiency promptly and documents the corrective steps taken. A prior finding of guilt for the same section at the same property creates repeat-offense status, so maintaining ongoing compliance records is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-44 gives tenants and other affected parties the assurance that violations of Chapter 96 carry real legal consequences, including per-day penalties once notice has been given and elevated repeat-offense liability for landlords with prior findings at the same location. These penalties are separate from and in addition to the remedies described in §§ 96-42 and 96-43, which may include other forms of relief. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring can explore options such as reporting the matter to the Village of Geneseo's code enforcement office, raising the violation in a relevant court proceeding, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York Village Law Article 20.
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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