Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 62-8
Penalties for violating the restrictive covenant
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A. Upon recommendation of the Corporation Counsel, the Board of Trustees may authorize the Corporation Counsel to commence an action in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester to enforce the terms of the restrictive covenant. B. Any person, firm or corporation including their agents and successors in interest found to have violated the restrictive covenant shall, upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000. Every day shall be a separate and distinct offense. C. In addition to the penalty described in Subsection B , the party found to have violated the restrictive covenant shall be liable to pay a civil penalty of not more than $3,000 for each day or part thereof during which the violation continues. The civil penalty provided in this subsection shall be recoverable in an action brought by the Village of Ossining. The party against whom an award of a civil penalty is made also shall be responsible for all reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and disbursements incurred in connection with the proceeding and to recover expenditures for consultants retained by the Village. D. If the party to the restrictive covenant has gained a profit by violating the restrictive covenant the court, in lieu of imposing the penalty authorized under Subsection B of this section may order the party to pay an amount, fixed by the court, not exceeding double the amount of the party's gain from violating the restrictive covenant. The court shall make a finding after a hearing as to the profits resulting from the party's conduct.
Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 § 62-8 establishes a layered penalty structure for violations of the restrictive covenant. Criminal conviction can result in a fine of $5,000 to $10,000, with each day of ongoing violation counted as a separate offense. On top of that, civil penalties of up to $3,000 per day may be imposed, along with attorneys' fees and consultant costs; and if a violator profited from the breach, a court may instead order repayment of up to double that profit.
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Property owners and managers subject to the restrictive covenant governed by ch. 62 § 62-8 generally maintain strict, day-to-day compliance, because each calendar day of non-compliance can be treated as an independent offense carrying its own fine. Compliant operators typically keep documentation showing adherence to the covenant's terms, which can be important if the Village of Ossining's Corporation Counsel ever recommends enforcement action to the Board of Trustees. Awareness of the civil penalty track—up to $3,000 per day plus attorneys' fees—alongside the criminal fine track underscores why ongoing violations are treated as especially serious under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing subject to the restrictive covenant addressed in ch. 62 § 62-8 should be aware that the Village of Ossining itself holds enforcement authority, meaning residents are not solely responsible for pursuing violations on their own. If a tenant believes the restrictive covenant is being violated, they may contact the Village or its Corporation Counsel to bring the matter to the attention of the Board of Trustees, which can authorize legal action in Westchester County Supreme Court. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help residents understand how the covenant's terms apply to their housing situation and what avenues exist for raising concerns.
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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