Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-12
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Any person violating any provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable as provided in § 1-15 of Chapter 1 , General Provisions, Article II .
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-12 establishes that violations of Chapter 166 carry criminal penalties upon conviction. The specific penalty amounts and ranges are set by the general penalty provision found in § 1-15 of Chapter 1, Article II, rather than within Chapter 166 itself. This cross-reference structure means the enforcement consequences are determined by the municipality's baseline penalty framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 166-12 of Johnson City's housing code, property owners and managers who fail to comply with Chapter 166 requirements face criminal conviction and penalties as defined in § 1-15 of Chapter 1, Article II. Operators who maintain properties in full compliance with Chapter 166 standards generally avoid exposure to these penalties. Keeping thorough maintenance records and promptly addressing code deficiencies are practices commonly associated with compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 166-12 of Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 provides that violations of Chapter 166 are punishable upon conviction under the municipality's general penalty provision at § 1-15. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating Chapter 166 may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate Johnson City code enforcement office, which can initiate an investigation. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can help residents understand what remedies and complaint processes may be available to them.
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 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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