Halfmoon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-14
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person or persons, partnership, joint venture, associations or corporations committing an offense against this chapter or any section or provision thereof is guilty of a violation and shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both. B. In the event of a continuing offense of any section or provision of this chapter, each day that such offense shall continue shall constitute a separate violation and subject the violator to a separate fine, imprisonment, or combination thereof. C. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon a conviction for an offense of any provisions of this chapter, an association or corporation, individual partnership or joint venture convicted shall be subject to revocation of any permit herein granted without reimbursement of fees paid thereof. D. In lieu of, or in addition to, any fine or imprisonment, or both, imposed for a conviction of an offense of this chapter, each such offense may be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $250 to be recovered in an action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction. Each day an offense continues shall be subject to a separate civil penalty. E. The Town Attorney may maintain an action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with this chapter, notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections A , B , C and D of this section, for a penalty or other punishment.
Halfmoon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 § 107-14 establishes that anyone who violates the chapter's rental regulations may face a criminal fine of up to $250, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning fines and civil penalties of up to $250 per day can accumulate independently. Businesses, associations, or other entities convicted under this chapter also risk losing any permits issued under the chapter, with no refund of fees paid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 107 § 107-14, operators who remain in compliance with all provisions of the chapter avoid exposure to per-day fines, civil penalties, and the potential revocation of permits tied to their rental operations. Compliant operators generally address any identified deficiency promptly, since each additional day of a continuing violation can trigger a separate fine or civil penalty of up to $250. Permit holders should be aware that a conviction—regardless of entity type—can result in permit revocation without reimbursement of previously paid fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 107-14 of Halfmoon's Code of Ordinances provides enforcement mechanisms that can be used when landlords violate the chapter's requirements, including criminal penalties, per-day civil penalties of up to $250, and permit revocation. The Town Attorney is authorized to bring a court action to compel a landlord's compliance with the chapter, independent of any fines or criminal proceedings. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring may wish to contact the Town of Halfmoon directly, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or seek guidance on how to bring the ongoing nature of a violation to the attention of the appropriate authorities.
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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