Haverstraw Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-3
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person, association, firm or corporation which violates any provision of this chapter, or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter, shall be punishable as follows: (1) By a fine of not more than $4,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a fine of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a second offense, provided the first and second offenses were committed within a period of five years of each other. (3) By a fine of not more than $20,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense or a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Alternative sentence. If a person, including any corporation, partnership, limited-liability company, or any other legal entity has gained money or property through the commission of any violation involving an illegal residential occupancy or an illegal over-occupancy of a dwelling, then, upon conviction thereof; the court, in lieu of imposing the fine authorized for the offense under this Code, may sentence the defendant to pay an amount, fixed by the court, not exceeding double the amount of the defendant's gain from the commission of the offense, as such gain is reasonably determined by the court. C. Each month that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.
Haverstraw Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-3 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 128, with fines rising from up to $4,000 for a first offense to up to $10,000 for a second offense and up to $20,000 for a third or subsequent offense, provided the offenses occur within five-year windows. Imprisonment of up to 15 days may also be imposed alongside any fine. When a violation involves illegal residential or over-occupancy and the offender gained money or property from it, a court may instead impose a fine of up to double the amount of that gain. Critically, each month a violation persists is treated as a separate, independent offense, meaning penalties can compound over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Haverstraw Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-3, property owners and managers who maintain full compliance with Chapter 128 avoid exposure to fines that escalate sharply with each repeated offense within a five-year period. Operators generally ensure that all residential occupancies are legal and that no dwelling unit is over-occupied, since courts may impose fines up to double any financial gain derived from such violations. Because every month a violation continues counts as a distinct offense, compliant operators address any identified deficiencies promptly to prevent penalties from multiplying.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Haverstraw Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-3 provides enforcement teeth for Chapter 128 violations, including situations involving illegal residential occupancy or over-occupancy that may directly affect tenants' living conditions and legal standing. Tenants who believe their housing situation involves a violation of Chapter 128 may consider reporting concerns to the appropriate Haverstraw Town code enforcement or municipal authority, which can initiate the penalty process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Haverstraw Town regulations can help residents understand what options may be available to them under this provision.
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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