Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-20
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person who shall knowingly and willfully violate or assist in the violation of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than 15 days, or both, for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. The term "person," as used in this section, shall include the owner, occupant, mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent or any other person, firm or corporation directly or indirectly in control of a building or a part thereof. B. An administrative penalty of $100 shall be imposed on all properties that do not comply with the provisions of § 176-3 by July 1 of each year. The Common Council, in December of each year, may add the amount of these penalties to the amount due as real property taxes against the property on the next City tax bill.
Section 176-20 of Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 establishes two tiers of consequences for violations of the chapter. The first tier is criminal: any person who knowingly and willfully violates or assists in violating the chapter can face a fine of up to $250, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both, with each day of a continuing violation counting as a separate offense. The second tier is administrative: properties that fail to comply with § 176-3 by July 1 of each year are subject to a $100 administrative penalty, which the Common Council may add directly to the property's real estate tax bill in December.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-20 generally ensure that all requirements of the chapter—particularly those in § 176-3—are met before the July 1 annual deadline to avoid the $100 administrative penalty and its potential addition to the property tax bill. Because the criminal penalty provision broadly defines 'person' to include owners, agents, lessees, and others in control of a building, compliant operators typically ensure that anyone acting on their behalf is also following the chapter's requirements. Keeping dated records of compliance activities is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith adherence to the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 176-20 of Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176, tenants should be aware that the ordinance's penalty structure applies to a wide range of parties 'directly or indirectly in control' of a building, not just the named owner. If a tenant believes a landlord is in violation of the chapter, general enforcement paths include reporting the concern to the City of Hudson's relevant municipal office or code enforcement department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hudson's local ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a violation is suspected.
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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