Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-68
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Every person who shall fail to comply with a violation order issued by the agency within the time limit stated thereon shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in § 1-1 of this Code.
Section 178-68 of Hornell's housing code establishes that failing to comply with a violation order issued by the enforcement agency—within the deadline specified on that order—constitutes a punishable offense. Upon conviction, the penalty is determined by the general penalty provision found in § 1-1 of the Hornell Code of Ordinances. The rule ties the severity of punishment to the city's baseline penalty framework rather than setting a housing-specific dollar amount.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 178-68, property owners and managers who receive a violation order from the agency are expected to complete all required corrective actions by the deadline printed on that order. Operators who track compliance deadlines carefully and document completed repairs are generally positioned to avoid the criminal offense classification this section creates. Failure to act within the stated timeframe can result in a conviction and punishment under § 1-1 of the Hornell Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 178-68 means that when the city's enforcement agency issues a violation order against a property, the landlord is legally required to remedy the violation by the stated deadline or face criminal penalties under § 1-1 of the Hornell Code. Tenants who are aware of outstanding violation orders can monitor whether corrective action is taken and, if it is not, may report continued non-compliance to the issuing agency. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can help residents understand how unresolved violation orders may be relevant to their housing 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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