Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-20
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The Town of Greece Code Compliance Officer or his /her designee shall have the following alternative remedies for enforcement of this chapter: A. Appearance tickets. The Building Inspector or his/her representative shall have the authority, pursuant to the New York State Criminal Procedure Law , to issue an appearance ticket subscribed by him/her, directing a designated person to appear in a designated local criminal court at a designated future time in connection with the alleged commission of a designated violation of this chapter or any order made thereunder. B. Penalties for offenses. Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this chapter or fails to comply with any notice, order or directive of the Building Inspector or his/her representative after expiration of the time for compliance established in accordance with this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both, for such violation. In the event of any failure to so comply, each and every day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, and the penalties prescribed above shall be applicable to each such separate offense. C. Penalties for offenses under § 157-7B , habitually noncompliant vacant buildings or structures. Any person who is found to be owning or having charge or control of any building or structure that is habitually noncompliant under § 157-7B of this chapter shall, upon conviction of any violation of this chapter relating to said building or structure, be punished by the maximum fine of $1,000 or by imprisonment of 15 days, or both, for such violation. In the event of any failure to so comply, each and every day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, and the penalties described above shall be applicable to each such separate offense.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-20 establishes a set of alternative enforcement tools available to the Town of Greece for housing code compliance. Authorities may issue appearance tickets directing individuals to appear in a local criminal court for alleged violations. Upon conviction, violators face fines up to $1,000, imprisonment up to 15 days, or both — with each day of continued noncompliance counting as a separate offense. Owners of buildings deemed habitually noncompliant under § 157-7B are subject to the maximum penalties for every related violation.
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Under Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-20, property owners and managers are expected to respond promptly to any notice, order, or directive issued by the Building Inspector and to correct violations within the established compliance timeframe. Operators who allow violations to persist risk receiving an appearance ticket requiring a court appearance, and upon conviction face fines up to $1,000 per day of continued noncompliance. Owners of properties that have been designated habitually noncompliant vacant buildings under § 157-7B face mandatory maximum penalties for any related conviction, making timely remediation of code issues especially important for such properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-20 provides enforcement mechanisms that can be triggered when a property owner fails to comply with housing code requirements, including the issuance of appearance tickets and criminal penalties of up to $1,000 per day of ongoing violation. Tenants who believe their landlord is violating the town's housing code may report concerns to the Town of Greece Code Compliance Officer or Building Inspector, who hold authority to issue orders and pursue enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how the remedies outlined in § 157-20 may be relevant to conditions in their housing.
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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