Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-13
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Failure to comply with a violation order within the time limit stated shall constitute an offense. A person convicted of an offense shall be punished by the provisions established in §§ 75-15 and 75-16 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. B. No remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be the exclusive remedy or penalties available to address any violation described in this section, and each remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to and not in substitution for a limitation of the other remedies or penalties specified in this section or elsewhere in this Code.
Section 139-13 of Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 establishes that failing to comply with a violation order within its stated deadline is itself a punishable offense. A person convicted under this provision may face penalties set out in §§ 75-15 and 75-16, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both. Importantly, these penalties are not exclusive — other remedies available under the Code may also be applied alongside them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 139-13, property owners and managers who receive a violation order are expected to act within the deadline specified in that order; missing the deadline transforms noncompliance into a separate, chargeable offense. Compliant operators typically document corrective actions and completion dates to demonstrate timely response. Because § 139-13 explicitly preserves all other remedies in the Code, a single unresolved violation can expose an operator to multiple, concurrent enforcement consequences.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-13 gives enforcement authorities in Lackawanna the ability to pursue criminal penalties — including fines under §§ 75-15 and 75-16 and up to 15 days of imprisonment — against landlords who ignore violation orders. Because the provision states that these penalties are cumulative rather than exclusive, tenants may find that additional Code remedies remain available even after one enforcement action is taken. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to comply with an outstanding violation order may consider contacting the local code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for information about available options.
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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