Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-55.1
Violation of directives
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In addition to and notwithstanding any other remedy for an offense against this chapter, any person violating a directive issued by the Commissioner or his/her duly authorized representative, made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding $900 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both.
Section 135-55.1 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances establishes that failing to comply with a directive issued by the Commissioner (or an authorized representative) under Chapter 135 is a punishable offense. The penalty can include a fine of up to $900, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both. This consequence applies on top of any other remedies that may already exist under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 135 directives should be aware that under § 135-55.1, non-compliance with a Commissioner's directive is treated as a criminal violation, not merely a civil infraction. Operators who receive a directive generally document their response, take corrective action promptly, and retain records demonstrating compliance. Because penalties under this section can include both fines and imprisonment, maintaining open communication with the Commissioner's office when directives are received is a practice commonly associated with compliant operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-55.1 gives tenants context for understanding how directives issued under Oyster Bay's Chapter 135 are enforced against those who violate them. If a landlord has received a Commissioner's directive related to housing conditions and has not complied, that non-compliance may constitute a criminal violation subject to fines up to $900 or up to 15 days' imprisonment. Tenants who believe a directive is being ignored may consider contacting the Commissioner's office to report the situation or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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