Hancock, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-8
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be authorized to prosecute violations of this article and shall be authorized to issue appearance tickets in local criminal court for violations. A. Criminal. Any infraction of the provisions of this article by failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a violation. Any person who violates this article or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined no more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than 15 days, or both. Each day of noncompliance shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Village of Hancock from taking such other lawful action as necessary to prevent or remedy an infraction. B. Civil. In addition to those penalties prescribed above, any person or entity who violates any of the provisions of this article by failure to comply with any of its requirements shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $250 for each day or part thereof during which such violation continues. The civil penalties provided by this subsection shall be recoverable in an action instituted in the name of the Village of Hancock. C. Injunctive relief. An action or proceeding may be instituted in the name of the Village of Hancock, in a court of competent jurisdiction, to prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct, or abate any violation of, or to enforce, any provision of this article. No action or proceeding described in this subsection shall be commenced without the appropriate authorization from the Village Board of Trustees.
Section 83-8 of Hancock, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 establishes a three-track enforcement system for violations of the article. On the criminal side, a conviction can result in a fine of up to $250, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both, with each day of continued noncompliance treated as a separate offense. Separately, civil penalties of up to $250 per day may be pursued by the Village, and the Village may also seek injunctive relief through a court to stop or correct a violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 83 should be aware that under § 83-8, the Code Enforcement Officer holds authority to issue appearance tickets and pursue both criminal and civil tracks simultaneously. A compliant operator generally addresses any noticed deficiency promptly, since each day of continued noncompliance can be counted as a distinct offense, multiplying potential exposure under both the criminal fine and the $250-per-day civil penalty provisions. Operators also typically maintain records demonstrating corrective actions taken, given that the Village of Hancock retains the right to seek injunctive relief through the courts in addition to monetary penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to Hancock, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 should know that § 83-8 gives the Village—not individual tenants—the authority to prosecute violations, issue appearance tickets, impose civil penalties, and seek court orders to correct ongoing problems. If a landlord appears to be violating the article, tenants can generally report the concern to the Code Enforcement Officer, who is empowered to initiate enforcement action. Tenant-rights organizations or a local attorney familiar with New York housing law can help clarify what options may be available in a given situation.
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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