N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2124
Failure to comply with judicial order (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
A person who fails to comply with an order issued pursuant to this article by a court of competent jurisdiction or by a judge of such a court shall be punished in accordance with section five thousand one hundred four of the civil practice law and rules and article nineteen of the judiciary law.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2124, any person who does not comply with a court order issued under this article of the Housing Maintenance Code faces punishment governed by New York's civil practice law (CPLR § 5104) and the judiciary law's contempt provisions (Article 19). In practical terms, this means that non-compliance with such a judicial order can be treated as contempt of court, carrying sanctions that courts impose under those state statutes. The provision applies to any person subject to such an order, not just landlords or tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2124 should be aware that a court order issued under the Housing Maintenance Code carries the full weight of contempt enforcement under New York law. Compliant operators generally track all outstanding court orders related to their properties, take timely corrective action, and document completion to demonstrate adherence. Failure to act on such an order can expose an owner to contempt proceedings, which may include fines or other sanctions imposed by the court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2124, tenants who have obtained a court order requiring a landlord to remedy a housing condition have a legal mechanism to pursue enforcement if that order is ignored. If a landlord fails to comply, the court that issued the order retains authority to treat that non-compliance as contempt under New York's civil practice and judiciary laws. Tenants in this situation may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the range of enforcement options available, including returning to the issuing court.
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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