Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-19
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person violating a provision of this article shall be subject to a fine of not more than $250 or to imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment, for each such violation, each week's continued violation constituting a separate additional violation. B. Any violation of this chapter may be enjoined pursuant to law. C. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by law.
Section 142-19 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the consequences for violating the rental housing article. A violation can result in a fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both, with each week that a violation continues treated as a separate, additional offense. Beyond these penalties, the provision also allows for injunctive relief and does not limit any other legal remedies that may otherwise be available.
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Under § 142-19, property owners and managers in Owego Village face escalating financial and legal exposure for each week a code violation remains unaddressed, since ongoing noncompliance is treated as a new, independent violation. Operators who stay current with inspections, promptly correct cited deficiencies, and maintain documentation of corrective actions generally reduce their exposure to the cumulative penalties this section authorizes. Because injunctive relief is also available under this provision, unresolved violations can result in court orders requiring immediate action, in addition to fines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-19 gives Owego Village the authority to pursue fines, imprisonment, and court injunctions against landlords who violate the rental housing article, and these remedies can stack on top of one another and alongside other legal remedies. Tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing violation may report the condition to Owego Village code enforcement, which can trigger the weekly-accruing penalty structure described in this section. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what enforcement paths may be available under § 142-19 and related provisions.
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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