Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-12
Penalties for offenses
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A. Every person or entity who shall fail to comply with a notice of violation issued by the Building Official within the compliance period stated in said notice shall be guilty of a violation of this article and shall be subject to the penalties provided herein. B. Each and every day that a violation of this article exists following expiration of the compliance period stated in a notice of violation shall constitute a separate violation of chapter. C. The penalty for each and every violation of this article shall be a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Under Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-12, any person or entity that fails to correct a housing violation within the timeframe specified in a Building Official's notice of violation becomes subject to penalties. Each day the violation continues past that deadline counts as a separate, independent offense. The prescribed penalty for each such offense ranges from a fine of $500 to $1,000, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both.
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Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-12 makes timely compliance with Building Official notices a critical operational priority for property owners and managers. Compliant operators typically track the compliance deadline stated in any notice of violation and complete required remediation before that date, since each additional day of non-compliance can be treated as a fresh violation carrying its own fine. Maintaining documentation of completed repairs and correspondence with the Building Official is a common practice for demonstrating that corrective action was taken within the stated period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lenox, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-12 establishes that housing violations left uncorrected after a Building Official's notice deadline can accumulate into multiple separate offenses, each carrying significant financial and criminal penalties for the responsible party. Tenants who are aware of unaddressed violations may have grounds to report ongoing non-compliance to the local Building Official, who has authority to issue and enforce notices under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this penalty structure 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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