Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-11
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person, association, organization, corporation, company or business entity who violates any provision of this article, or assists in the violation of any provision of this article, shall be punishable as follows; and which charge, under this article, shall be a petty offense or infraction, and not a crime: (1) By a fine of not more than $2,000 for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a fine of not more than $5,000 for conviction of a second offense, provided that the first and second offenses were committed within a period of five years of each other. (3) By a fine of not more than $10,000 for conviction of the third or subsequent offense or a series of offenses, all of which are 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. The continuation or repeat of a violation of, or failure to comply with, any provision of this article shall constitute, for each occurrence that transpires or each day on which the violation continues, a separate and distinct charge hereunder.
Section 171-11 of Haverstraw Village's Code of Ordinances establishes a tiered fine structure for violations of the village's residential occupancy article. A first offense carries a fine of up to $2,000, a second offense within five years can result in a fine up to $5,000, and a third or subsequent offense within a five-year window can bring a fine up to $10,000. When a violator has financially profited from an illegal occupancy, a court may instead impose a fine of up to double the amount gained. Critically, each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Haverstraw Village should be aware that under § 171-11, non-compliance with the village's occupancy article is not treated as a single event — every day a violation persists can be charged as a distinct offense, compounding potential fines rapidly. Compliant operators generally ensure that all residential units meet lawful occupancy standards and promptly address any notices of violation to avoid escalating penalties across the first-, second-, and third-offense tiers. Where a property has generated rental income through an illegal occupancy arrangement, § 171-11(B) allows a court to substitute a fine of up to twice the financial gain realized, which can exceed the standard fine caps.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in Haverstraw Village, § 171-11 is the enforcement backbone of the village's residential occupancy rules, establishing consequences for landlords or other parties who violate those standards. If a landlord is found to have profited from placing tenants in an illegal or over-occupied dwelling, the penalty structure under § 171-11(B) can reflect that financial gain directly. Tenants who believe they are living in an unlawfully occupied unit may consider contacting the Haverstraw Village code enforcement office, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or raising the violation in any relevant housing proceeding to understand what remedies or protections may be available.
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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