Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 414 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 414-17
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm or corporation which violates any provision of this chapter or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter only and shall be punishable as follows: (1) By a fine of not more than $2,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a second offense, provided the first and second offenses were committed within a period of five years of each other. (3) By a fine of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense or a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation of this chapter.
Section 414-17 of Mineola's Code of Ordinances Chapter 414 establishes a graduated penalty structure for violations of the chapter's rent-related provisions. A first offense may result in a fine of up to $2,000, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both; a second offense within five years can bring fines up to $5,000; and a third or subsequent offense within the same five-year window can result in fines up to $10,000. Notably, each week that a violation continues is treated as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can accumulate rapidly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Mineola Code Chapter 414 should be aware that § 414-17 imposes escalating financial and criminal consequences for non-compliance. A compliant operator generally addresses any identified violation promptly, since the provision treats each week of continued non-compliance as a distinct offense—meaning unresolved issues can quickly compound into multiple violations. Operators typically maintain documentation of corrective actions taken to demonstrate good-faith efforts toward compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 414-17 of Mineola's Code of Ordinances Chapter 414, tenants have the benefit of a penalty framework that grows more severe the longer a landlord remains out of compliance or repeats violations. Because each week of continued violation counts as a separate offense, tenants who document ongoing issues may be in a stronger position when raising a violation with local enforcement authorities. Tenants can explore options such as filing a complaint with the Village of Mineola 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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