New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-5
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of § 78-3 of this chapter shall for each and every offense be deemed guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250 or shall be imprisoned not fewer than five days nor more than 15 days, or may be both fined and imprisoned. B. Any person who sells or rents a housing accommodation or land in question to anyone other than the complainant after notice that a complaint of discrimination has been filed with the Town Attorney against such person shall, upon conviction of a violation of this chapter with respect to such complaint, be deemed guilty of a further violation of this chapter and, upon conviction therefor, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250 or shall be imprisoned not fewer than five days nor more than 15 days, or may be both fined and imprisoned. C. A record of conviction hereunder shall be deemed prima facie evidence of a prohibited act hereunder and used as such in any proceeding for additional injunctive or other relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.
New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-5 establishes criminal penalties for violations of the town's anti-discrimination housing provisions under § 78-3. A person found guilty of such a violation may face a fine between $100 and $250, imprisonment between five and fifteen days, or both. Additionally, a conviction record under this section can be used as prima facie evidence of a prohibited act in any subsequent court proceeding seeking injunctive or other relief.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 78 § 78-5, property owners and managers operating in New Castle are expected to comply fully with the anti-discrimination requirements of § 78-3, as violations can result in criminal conviction, fines, and potential imprisonment. Compliant operators generally refrain from selling or renting a housing accommodation to anyone other than the complainant once they have received notice that a discrimination complaint has been filed with the Town Attorney. A conviction under this section can also be introduced as evidence in follow-on civil or injunctive proceedings, compounding the consequences of a single discriminatory act.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-5 of New Castle's Code of Ordinances provides that individuals who experience housing discrimination in violation of § 78-3 have recourse through the town's complaint process, which is administered through the Town Attorney's office. If a landlord attempts to rent or sell the housing accommodation to someone else after a complaint has been filed, that act itself constitutes an additional violation subject to criminal penalties. Tenants who believe their rights under ch. 78 have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the complaint process and what remedies, including injunctive relief, may be available.
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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