Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-73
Penalties for Violations
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(A) Fines. (1) A violation of Article III of this Chapter shall be an offense punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty ($250) dollars nor greater than one thousand ($1,000) dollars; a conviction of a second offense, committed within five (5) years of the first offense, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than seven hundred fifty ($750) dollars nor greater than one thousand five hundred ($1,500) dollars; and a conviction of a third or subsequent offense, committed within five (5) years of the first offense, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand five hundred ($1,500) dollars nor greater than two thousand five hundred ($2,500) dollars. Each week or part thereof the violation continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense punishable in like manner. (2) A violation of Article IV of this Chapter shall be an offense punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred fifty ($150) dollars nor greater than five hundred ($500) dollars; a conviction of a second offense, committed within five (5) years of the first offense, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred ($500) dollars nor greater than seven hundred and fifty ($750) dollars; and a conviction of a third or subsequent offense, committed within five (5) years of the first offense, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than seven hundred and fifty ($750) dollars nor greater than two thousand ($2,000) dollars. Each week or part thereof the violation continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense punishable in like manner. (B) Any person or entity found by the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication to have violated Article III or Article IV of this Chapter shall likewise be subject to a monetary penalty within the range of fines authorized respectively in subdivision A(1) and A(2) for a first offense, subsequent offenses and continuing offenses. (C) In addition to the criminal and civil penalties set forth above or in other applicable law, rule or regulation, the Town Attorney is authorized to pursue civil and equitable relief in the name of the Town in a court of competent jurisdiction, including but not limited to compensatory actions; civil penalties in the amount of up to five hundred ($500) dollars per day, or any part thereof; an action to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter; and other remedies which in the opinion of the Town Attorney may seem necessary and proper. (D) No oversight or dereliction of duty on the part of the Town shall serve to legalize the use and/or occupancy of any property, building or structure which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter or other applicable local, state and/or federal law, rule, ordinance or regulation. (E) In addition to any criminal and civil penalty and any equitable relief to be exercised by the Town, any person or occupant of rental properties aggrieved by the actions of the owner or other person violating the provisions of this chapter may assert his or her own cause of action to recover rental payments advanced, or such other relief as may be permitted by law.
Section 160-73 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 establishes a tiered fine structure for violations of the chapter's rental housing articles, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses committed within five years and each continuing week of violation treated as a separate offense. Fines range from $250–$1,000 for a first Article III offense up to $1,500–$2,500 for third or subsequent offenses, while Article IV carries somewhat lower ranges. Beyond criminal and administrative fines, the Town Attorney may seek civil penalties of up to $500 per day, injunctive relief, and other equitable remedies, and aggrieved tenants retain their own private right of action to recover rental payments or other lawful relief.
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Operators subject to Huntington, N.Y., Code ch. 160 § 160-73 should be aware that each week a violation of Article III or Article IV persists is treated as a distinct offense, meaning fines can accumulate rapidly—from hundreds of dollars for a first offense to thousands for repeat violations within a five-year window. Compliant property managers generally address any identified deficiency promptly to avoid escalating penalties from both the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication and potential civil court proceedings initiated by the Town Attorney. Keeping thorough maintenance and compliance records is a practice commonly associated with operators who can demonstrate timely corrective action under provisions like § 160-73.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 160-73 of Huntington, N.Y., Code ch. 160, tenants who believe an owner has violated Article III or Article IV of the chapter have a private right of action to seek recovery of rental payments made during the period of violation, as well as other relief permitted by law. This provision exists alongside the Town's own enforcement mechanisms, including administrative adjudication through the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication and civil action by the Town Attorney. Tenants exploring their options may find it useful to document the alleged violation over time, given that each continuing week is treated as a separate offense, and to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Huntington's local ordinances.
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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