Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-7
Administration and enforcement
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A. Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility for publicizing, administering and enforcing this chapter shall be in the town's fair housing officer, to be designated by the Supervisor of the Town of Richmond. B. Violations. Violations of this chapter shall be reported in person or in writing to the town's fair housing officer. C. Enforcement. Where sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this chapter have been violated, the fair housing officer shall institute a suit in Town Court against the alleged violator. D. Penalties. Where a person or organization has been found, after a trial on the merits, in violation of this chapter, a fine shall be imposed on such person or organization not to exceed $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each additional offense. The minimum fine for violations of this chapter shall be $100 for a first offense and $500 for each additional offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense for the purpose of imposing the appropriate fine.
Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-7 establishes the administrative and enforcement framework for the town's fair housing rules. A designated fair housing officer, appointed by the Town Supervisor, is responsible for publicizing, administering, and enforcing the chapter. When a violation is found after a trial on the merits in Town Court, fines range from a minimum of $100 up to $500 for a first offense, and from a minimum of $500 up to $1,000 for each additional offense, with every separate violation counted independently.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-7, property owners and managers operating in the Town of Richmond are expected to maintain practices that comply with the fair housing chapter in full. Compliant operators typically keep their policies, communications, and tenant interactions consistent with the chapter's requirements so that no reportable violation arises. Because the fair housing officer can initiate suit in Town Court and fines escalate with each additional offense, operators generally treat each transaction or interaction as a separate compliance checkpoint.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-7 gives tenants and housing applicants a clear reporting path: violations may be reported in person or in writing directly to the town's fair housing officer, who is designated by the Town Supervisor. If the officer finds sufficient cause, the matter can be brought to Town Court, where fines of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for each additional offense may be imposed on a violator. Those who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the full range of options available under this provision.
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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