Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 138-15
Penalties for offenses; remedies not exclusive
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A. Any person, firm or corporation which shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of this article of the Islandia Village Code shall be guilty of a violation which shall be punishable of a fine of $1,000 per violation for the first violation. B. Any person, firm or corporation which shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of this article of the Islandia Village Code shall be guilty of a violation which shall be punishable by a fine of $5,000 per violation for the second violation and for each subsequent violation. C. Each day that a violation of this article shall exist shall constitute a separate violation. D. The remedies of the Village of Islandia shall not be exclusive, and the Village of Islandia shall not be precluded from electing to pursue civil or injunctive relief in the event that the Village of Islandia initially proceeds to issue a violation or appearance ticket in response to a violation of this article, and similarly the Village of Islandia shall not be precluded from issuing a violation or appearance ticket in response to a violation of this article if the Village had first determined to pursue a civil remedy.
Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 § 138-15 establishes a tiered fine structure for violations of the article's rental regulations: a first offense carries a $1,000 fine per violation, while a second or any subsequent offense carries a $5,000 fine per violation. Critically, each day a violation continues counts as a separate violation, meaning fines can accumulate rapidly over time. The Village of Islandia is also permitted to pursue civil or injunctive relief alongside, or instead of, issuing a violation ticket — these enforcement paths are not mutually exclusive.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 138-15, property owners and managers in Islandia face escalating financial exposure for any failure to comply with the article's requirements: $1,000 for a first violation and $5,000 for each subsequent one, with every additional day of non-compliance treated as a new, separate violation. Compliant operators generally address any identified deficiency promptly and document corrective actions to avoid the compounding effect of daily fines. Because the Village may simultaneously or sequentially pursue fines and civil or injunctive remedies, operators typically treat any notice of violation as requiring immediate attention.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 138-15 of the Islandia Village Code gives the Village of Islandia meaningful enforcement tools — including escalating daily fines and the ability to seek civil or injunctive relief — to address landlord non-compliance with the article's provisions. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating the article may consider reporting the issue to the Village of Islandia directly, as the Village holds independent authority to act on violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help residents understand what protections apply and what reporting options are available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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