Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-6
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A. A violation of any provision of this article shall be an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days, or both. For purposes of this article, each week's continued existence of a violation shall constitute a separate violation. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a "week" shall constitute any period of seven consecutive days. B. The Code Enforcement Officer or a representative designated by the Code Enforcement Officer, as the case may be, is hereby authorized to issue appearance tickets pursuant to the Criminal Procedure Law in the enforcement of this or any related laws of the Village of Montour Falls. C. An action or proceeding may be instituted in the name of the Village, in a court of competent jurisdiction, to prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct, or abate any violation of, or to enforce, any provision of this article. No such action or proceeding shall be commenced except upon resolution by the Board of Trustees authorizing same. D. No remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be the exclusive remedy or remedy available to address any violation of this article, and each remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the other remedies or penalties specified in this section, or otherwise available under applicable law. Any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any other remedy or penalty specified in this section, in section or in any other applicable law. E. If there be any violation of this article with respect to any building required to be registered pursuant to this article, while any dwelling unit in such building is occupied in whole or in part by people, no rent shall be recovered for such dwelling unit(s) for any period during which such violation exists, and in any action or proceeding to collect rent owing for any period during which such violation(s) exists or did exist or to recover possession of the dwelling units for nonpayment of such rent, proof of violation of any of the provisions of this article with respect to the building in which such dwelling unit(s) are located shall be an absolute defense to such action or proceeding available to any person or persons that inhabited the dwelling units during the period of violation of this article.
Section 114-6 of Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 establishes a range of consequences for violations of the article governing rental registration. Criminal penalties can reach up to a $1,000 fine and 15 days of imprisonment, with each seven-day period of a continuing violation counted as a separate offense. Notably, the provision also bars a landlord from collecting rent for any dwelling unit in a non-compliant building while the violation persists, and proof of a violation serves as an absolute defense for tenants in eviction or rent-collection proceedings tied to that period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 § 114-6 generally maintain continuous compliance with all registration and related requirements to avoid compounding penalties, since each seven-day period of an unresolved violation is treated as a new, separate offense. Compliant operators keep their buildings properly registered so that the rent-forfeiture consequence—which can bar recovery of rent during any period of violation—does not arise. Because the Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue appearance tickets and the Village may seek injunctive relief through the courts, operators typically address any noticed deficiency promptly and document their corrective steps.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 114-6 of Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114, tenants living in a building that is in violation of the article's registration requirements may have a powerful tool available: proof of that violation can serve as an absolute defense in any court action brought to collect unpaid rent or to recover possession of a dwelling unit for nonpayment during the period the violation existed. This means that a landlord's failure to comply with the registration article could eliminate their ability to recover rent for the affected period. Tenants who believe a violation exists may wish to contact the Village's Code Enforcement Officer, consult a tenant-rights organization, or seek independent legal guidance to understand how § 114-6 might 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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