Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 301-6
Penalties for offenses
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A. No residential rental property as defined herein shall be occupied by any tenant without compliance with the provisions herein, and failure to comply shall constitute a violation of the Code of the Town of Kingston. B. A violation of this article shall constitute an unclassified misdemeanor, and any person who shall violate any provision of this article, or any person who shall knowingly assist therein, shall be liable to a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum fine of $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every week that any such violation continues after 10 days following notification that such violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Such initial notice of violation shall be written by the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer and shall be served by mail or by personal service.
Section 301-6 of Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 establishes that residential rental properties must meet the code's requirements before a tenant may occupy them. Failing to comply is treated as an unclassified misdemeanor, carrying a fine ranging from $250 to $5,000, up to six months of imprisonment, or both. Notably, once a written notice of violation is issued by the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer, every week the violation persists beyond the initial ten-day cure window is counted as a separate, independent offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 301-6, compliant operators ensure that every residential rental unit satisfies all applicable code requirements before a tenant takes occupancy. When a Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer issues a written notice of violation, operators generally act promptly within the ten-day window to correct the deficiency, since each subsequent week of non-compliance can be treated as a new offense with its own potential fine of up to $5,000. Keeping thorough records of inspections, repairs, and correspondence with code officials is a practice commonly associated with maintaining compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 301-6 of Kingston Town's Code of Ordinances ch. 301 reflects a baseline protection: residential rental properties are not supposed to be occupied unless they meet the town's code requirements. If a tenant believes a property is out of compliance, they may consider contacting the Kingston Town Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer, who is the official authorized under this provision to issue written notices of violation. Tenants can also explore resources through local tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services to better understand how a landlord's violation of § 301-6 might be relevant to their 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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