Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-21
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person or entity that violates any of the provisions of this chapter or who fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof shall be guilty of a violation punishable by: (1) A fine of not less than $3,500 and not exceeding $5,000 upon conviction of a first offense, or a sentence of imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both. (2) A fine of not less than $7,000 nor more than $10,000 upon the conviction of a second offense, committed within a period of 36 months of the date of the initial violation, or a sentence of imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both. (3) A fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $15,000 for a conviction for a third and subsequent offenses, committed within a period of 60 months of the date of the initial violation, or a sentence of imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both. B. Each week a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense subjecting the offender to additional weekly fines in the amount equaling the original fine. C. Loss of profit. Where a property owner has gained a profit through the violation of any provision of this chapter, then, in lieu of imposing the penalties authorized under Subsection A of this section, the court may sentence the property owner to pay an amount, fixed by the court after a hearing, not exceeding double the amount of the property owner's gain from the commission of the offense. (1) The court may find as the fair market rent to be 110% of the small area fair market rent (SAFMR) for Ossining as published annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. D. Civil penalties. In addition to the penalties prescribed in this section, where the property owner is found to have violated this chapter, the property owner shall be liable to pay a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each week or part thereof during which the violation continues. The civil penalties awarded shall be recoverable in an action brought by the Village. In such proceeding the Village shall be awarded interest, costs and disbursements including reasonable attorneys' fees.
Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-21 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the village's rent regulation chapter. First-time offenders face fines between $3,500 and $5,000, with escalating ranges for second offenses (up to $10,000) and third or subsequent offenses (up to $15,000), plus possible jail time of up to 15 days in each tier. Every week a violation continues counts as a separate offense, and civil penalties of up to $2,000 per week may also be imposed by the Village. Courts may alternatively order a property owner to repay up to double any profit gained through a violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-21 generally maintain full compliance with every requirement of the rent regulation chapter to avoid a penalty structure that grows steeply with each repeated or prolonged violation. Because each week of non-compliance is treated as a distinct offense, compliant operators address any identified deficiency promptly rather than allowing it to persist. Operators also keep records that demonstrate compliance, since courts under § 205-21 may assess penalties based on profits gained from a violation, potentially up to double that gain.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-21, tenants have an interest in knowing that violations of the village's rent regulation chapter can expose a property owner to substantial fines, civil penalties of up to $2,000 per week, and even imprisonment. The Village itself may bring a civil action to recover those weekly civil penalties, meaning enforcement is not solely dependent on individual tenant action. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider documenting the issue, contacting the Village of Ossining directly, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what reporting or complaint options 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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