Red Creek, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-25
Penalties for offenses
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The following penalties shall apply to all offenses pursuant to this chapter: A. For every violation of any provision of this chapter, the person violating the same shall be subject to a fine of not more than $250 for each such offense. Such penalty shall be collected by and in the name of the Village of Red Creek for each day that such violation shall continue. B. In the event that the Village of Red Creek maintains a legal action, pursuant to the provisions set forth in this section, and a violation continues to exist after a finding of a violation by a court of competent jurisdiction, the person held to be in violation of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each day that the violation continues to exist after a finding of said violation.
Red Creek, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-25 establishes a two-tier penalty structure for violations of Chapter 157. Before a court finding, a violator may be fined up to $250 for each day the violation continues, with fines collected in the name of the Village of Red Creek. Once a court of competent jurisdiction has found a violation and it still persists, the daily fine can increase to up to $500 for each day the violation continues after that finding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 157-25, property owners and managers operating in Red Creek are generally expected to correct any Chapter 157 violations promptly, since fines accrue on a per-day basis. A compliant operator typically addresses identified issues before they escalate to court proceedings, where the daily penalty exposure doubles from $250 to $500. Keeping records of corrective actions taken can help demonstrate good-faith compliance efforts if the Village pursues a legal action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-25 of Red Creek's Code of Ordinances gives the Village authority to pursue daily fines against landlords or other parties who violate Chapter 157, which can serve as a meaningful enforcement mechanism for tenants experiencing ongoing violations. Tenants who believe a landlord is in violation of Chapter 157 may consider reporting the condition to the Village of Red Creek so that the municipality can initiate its own enforcement process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York village codes can help explain how this penalty provision interacts with other protections that 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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