Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 254-8
Enforcement; penalties for offenses
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A. Enforcement. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not more than $100 or imprisonment of not more than six months for each offense. B. Term of violation. Each month a violation is continued after the initial notification of violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 § 254-8 establishes that any individual, firm, or corporation that fails to comply with the rent regulation article can be found guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the offending party may face a fine of up to $100, imprisonment of up to six months, or both, for each offense. Importantly, every month that a violation continues after the initial notification is treated as a distinct, separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 § 254-8, property owners and managers who receive an official notification of a violation are expected to address and correct the issue promptly. Because each month of continued non-compliance constitutes a separate offense, operators who allow violations to persist face compounding misdemeanor exposure. Compliant operators typically document corrective actions taken after receiving any notice of violation to demonstrate good-faith efforts to remedy the issue.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 § 254-8 provides an enforcement mechanism that can work in tenants' favor when landlords fail to meet their obligations under the rent regulation article. Because each month of continued non-compliance after initial notification counts as a new offense, tenants who document ongoing violations and the dates they were reported may have a stronger basis for raising those violations in a formal proceeding. Tenants can explore options such as filing a complaint with the relevant local authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision may apply to their circumstances.
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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