Islip, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 26-5
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of § 26-4 shall, for each and every offense, be deemed guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250 or shall be imprisoned not less than five days nor more than 15 days, or may be both fined and imprisoned. B. Any person who sells or rents the housing accommodations or land in question to anyone other than the complainant after notice that a complaint of discrimination has been filed against such person shall, upon conviction of a violation under such complaint, be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250 or shall be imprisoned not less than five days nor more than 15 days, or may be both fined and imprisoned. C. Upon conviction of a violation under this ordinance, a violator may, after application to a court of competent jurisdiction, be ordered to make available to the complainant the premises involved.
Section 26-5 of Islip's Code of Ordinances establishes the consequences for violating the anti-discrimination housing provisions set out in § 26-4. A person found guilty of such a violation may face a fine between $100 and $250, imprisonment between five and fifteen days, or both. Additionally, if someone sells or rents a housing unit or land to another party after being notified that a discrimination complaint has been filed against them, they face the same range of penalties, and a court may also order them to make the disputed premises available to the original complainant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Islip Code § 26-5, property owners and managers who are found to have violated the fair housing requirements of § 26-4 face criminal penalties including fines and potential imprisonment. Compliant operators generally refrain from any rental or sale of a property once they have received notice that a discrimination complaint has been filed, as doing so triggers an additional and separate basis for conviction. Operators familiar with this provision also understand that a court can compel them to offer the disputed premises to the complainant upon conviction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 26-5 of Islip's Code of Ordinances provides that individuals who experience housing discrimination in violation of § 26-4 have recourse through the local criminal enforcement process, which can result in fines and imprisonment for the offending party. Tenants or prospective tenants who believe a landlord has rented or sold a unit to someone else after a discrimination complaint was filed may have grounds for an additional violation under this section. Those who believe their rights have been affected may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the appropriate municipal authority to understand the complaint and enforcement process available under this ordinance.
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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