Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-5
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person who shall engage in any of the acts prohibited by § 86-3 of this chapter, as hereinabove defined, shall be subject to a fine for the first offense of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed five days, or both, and for each and every subsequent offense shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. B. Any person who shall execute a verified complaint falsely charging another with any of the prohibited acts, as hereinabove defined, knowing such charge to be false, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.
Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-5 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the prohibited acts defined in § 86-3. A first offense carries a fine between $500 and $1,000, up to five days of imprisonment, or both; each subsequent offense raises the fine range to $1,000–$2,500 and potential imprisonment up to 15 days. The provision also penalizes anyone who knowingly files a false verified complaint against another person, subjecting that filer to a fine of up to $500.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mamaroneck Town Code § 86-5, operators who comply with the conduct rules in § 86-3 avoid exposure to fines that escalate significantly with repeat violations. Compliant property managers typically maintain clear records of their practices to demonstrate that no prohibited acts have occurred. Because penalties increase with each subsequent offense, consistent adherence to § 86-3 is the standard approach taken by operators in this jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mamaroneck Town Code § 86-5 provides that individuals who commit acts prohibited under § 86-3 face meaningful financial and potential custodial consequences, which can serve as a deterrent against unlawful conduct affecting tenants. Tenants who believe a prohibited act has occurred may explore filing a complaint through the appropriate local enforcement channel or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Mamaroneck Town ordinances. It is equally important to note that § 86-5 penalizes anyone who knowingly files a false complaint, so any complaint should be grounded in accurate, good-faith information.
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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