Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 435 § 435-6
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Any person who provides inaccurate information required by this section, and any property owner or property manager who fails to register, reregister or otherwise comply with the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine, for a first offense, of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000; and for a second offense, a fine of $2,500; and for a third or subsequent offense, a fine of $5,000.
Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 435 § 435-6 establishes a tiered fine structure for violations related to rental registration requirements. A first offense carries a fine between $250 and $1,000, a second offense results in a $2,500 fine, and a third or any subsequent offense results in a $5,000 fine. These penalties apply both to those who submit inaccurate information and to property owners or managers who fail to register or reregister as required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 435 § 435-6, compliant property owners and managers generally ensure that all registration and reregistration filings are completed on time and that the information submitted is accurate and complete. Because penalties escalate with each offense—from up to $1,000 for a first violation to $5,000 for a third or subsequent one—operators typically treat timely and accurate registration as a routine compliance priority. Reviewing registration records periodically and correcting any discrepancies before they become violations is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 435 § 435-6 gives tenants a basis to check whether their landlord has properly registered the rental property, since failure to do so is a punishable offense. If a landlord has not registered or has submitted inaccurate information, tenants may have grounds to raise that non-compliance with the appropriate local enforcement authority in Peekskill. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing rules can help explain what registration records are available and what options exist when a violation is suspected.
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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