Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-10
Penalties for offenses
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In addition to the foregoing, upon failure to comply with a notice of violation as aforesaid, the Code Enforcement Officer may issue an appearance ticket returnable in the court of competent jurisdiction. Such person shall be prosecuted pursuant to the criminal procedure law for the violation of a petty offense. A violation such ordinance or local law shall be an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days, or both. For the purposes of this chapter, each week's continued existence of a violation shall constitute a separate violation.
Section 136-10 of Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 136 establishes the consequences for failing to correct a cited housing violation. When a property owner or responsible party does not comply with a notice of violation, the Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue an appearance ticket requiring the person to appear in a court of competent jurisdiction. The violation is treated as a petty offense under criminal procedure law, carrying a potential fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both. Importantly, each week the violation continues is counted as a separate, independent offense.
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Under § 136-10 of Norwood's Code of Ordinances, compliant property operators treat a notice of violation as a firm deadline, taking prompt corrective action to avoid escalation to criminal enforcement. Operators who allow a violation to persist risk receiving an appearance ticket and facing criminal petty-offense proceedings, with fines up to $250 per week of continued noncompliance. Maintaining documentation of remediation efforts and communicating with the Code Enforcement Officer about completed repairs are practices generally associated with avoiding the compounding weekly penalties this section authorizes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 136-10 of Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 136 gives tenants context for understanding how the village enforces housing standards against landlords who ignore violation notices. If a landlord fails to address a cited violation, the Code Enforcement Officer has authority to pursue criminal petty-offense charges, with penalties that increase each week the problem goes unresolved. Tenants who believe a violation is being ignored may contact the local Code Enforcement Office to inquire about the status of any outstanding notices, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options may be available under this provision.
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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