Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-14
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. If, after re-inspection of the property, the owner fails to correct the conditions in violation of the law, the City may seek compliance by any remedy allowed under this Code or state law. B. Any person who violates a provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. C. Any person or entity that violates a provision of this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of up to $250 for each day the violation is committed or permitted to continue. The penalty shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought by the City's Corporation Counsel office in a court of competent jurisdiction. The City shall be entitled to the costs of enforcing this chapter, pursuant to a court order. D. The remedies provided in this chapter shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other remedies available under federal, state, or local laws.
Section 216-14 of Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 establishes a layered penalty structure for violations of the city's housing code. A property owner who fails to correct cited violations after re-inspection may face criminal misdemeanor charges, civil penalties of up to $250 for every day a violation continues, and any other remedies available under federal, state, or local law. These consequences can be pursued simultaneously, and the city may also recover its enforcement costs through a court order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 216-14, compliant operators in Jamestown generally correct any cited housing-code violations promptly after re-inspection to avoid escalating daily civil penalties that can reach $250 per day per violation. Because the provision also exposes owners to misdemeanor criminal liability, property managers typically maintain thorough records of repair timelines and communications with city inspectors. The city's Corporation Counsel office is authorized to bring civil actions to recover both penalties and enforcement costs, so documented, timely remediation is a standard practice among operators subject to ch. 216.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 216-14 of Jamestown's Code of Ordinances ch. 216 gives the city significant tools to address landlord non-compliance, including daily civil fines and misdemeanor charges against owners who fail to fix violations after re-inspection. Tenants who believe their landlord has not corrected cited conditions may contact the city's code enforcement office to request a re-inspection or inquire about the status of an open violation. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how ongoing violations and the remedies available under § 216-14 may be relevant to their housing situation.
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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