Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-81
Penalties for Violations
Operative Text
(A) Except as provided otherwise in § 124-81(B) and (C) below, in addition to assessing costs against the property as provided in this chapter, or against a responsible person through a civil action, any person who violates or permits another to violate a provision of this chapter shall be deemed to have committed an offense against this chapter and shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not less than five hundred ($500) dollars and not more than one thousand five hundred ($1,500) dollars for a conviction of a first offense; upon the conviction of a second offense, committed within five (5) years of the first offense, a fine of not less than seven hundred and fifty ($750) dollars and not more than two thousand five hundred ($2,500) dollars; and upon a conviction of a third or subsequent offense, committed within five (5) years of the first offense, a fine of not less than one thousand ($1,000) dollars and not more than five thousand ($5,000) dollars. For each day, or part thereof, such violation continues or is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense punishable in like manner; and (B) A person or business entity who commits or causes another to commit any act in violation of § 124-70 shall be deemed to have committed an offense against this Chapter, and shall upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not less than two hundred fifty ($250) dollars and not more than five hundred ($500) dollars. Each day, or part thereof, such violation continues or is permitted to exist following notification by the Town, or service of a notice of violation, appearance ticket or summons shall constitute a separate offense, punishable in like manner. (C) Any person who violates § 124-15(B) shall be deemed to have committed an offense against this chapter and shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not less than five hundred ($500) dollars and not more than five thousand ($5,000) per violation; and (D) Any person found by the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication to have violated this chapter shall likewise be subject to a monetary penalty in an amount within the range of fines authorized in subdivisions (A), (B) and (C) for the respective violations referenced therein for a first offense, subsequent offenses and continuing offenses. (E) The Town Attorney may maintain an action in the name of the Town in a court of competent jurisdiction for civil penalties in the sum of not less than two hundred fifty ($250) dollars nor more than one thousand five hundred ($1,500) dollars for each day or part thereof the offense continues or is permitted to exist; and (F) The town attorney is authorized to maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the Town in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter, or to pursue other equitable or legal remedies and penalties as in his or her judgment is necessary or proper, and to recover legal fees.
Section 124-81 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the chapter's housing and property regulations. Criminal fines escalate with repeat offenses, ranging from $500–$1,500 for a first offense up to $1,000–$5,000 for a third or subsequent offense within five years, with each day a violation continues counting as a separate offense. The Town Attorney is also authorized to pursue civil penalties, injunctive relief, and recovery of legal fees in court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Huntington, N.Y., Code ch. 124 generally maintain compliance by promptly correcting any cited conditions before they persist into additional days, since § 124-81 treats each continuing day as a separate offense that compounds financial exposure. Compliant operators typically respond to notices of violation, appearance tickets, or summonses without delay, given that fines can reach $5,000 per offense for third or subsequent violations within a five-year window. Matters may be adjudicated through the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication or through civil court, where the Town Attorney may also seek injunctive relief and legal fees.
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 Huntington, N.Y., Code ch. 124 should be aware that § 124-81 gives the Town meaningful enforcement tools against landlords or other responsible persons who violate the chapter's requirements. If a property condition appears to constitute a violation, tenants can report it to the relevant Town department, which may trigger a notice of violation and the escalating penalty process described in § 124-81. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Huntington's code can help residents understand which specific provisions apply to their circumstances and what complaint or administrative pathways 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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