Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 40A-13
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm or corporation which violates any provision of this chapter or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation, punishable: (1) By a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second offense. (3) By a fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $20,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40A § 40A-13 establishes a graduated penalty structure for violations of the village's rent regulation chapter. A first offense carries a fine between $1,000 and $5,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail, while repeat offenses within a five-year window escalate to fines as high as $20,000 alongside the same potential jail term. Critically, every week that a violation continues counts as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can compound quickly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 40A § 40A-13, operators who remain in compliance with every provision of the rent regulation chapter avoid exposure to fines that start at $1,000 for a first offense and can reach $20,000 for a third or subsequent offense within five years. Because each week of continued non-compliance is treated as a distinct violation, property managers generally act promptly to cure any identified deficiency rather than allowing it to persist. Keeping thorough records of corrective actions taken in response to any notice of violation is a practice consistent with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 40A-13 of the Russell Gardens Code of Ordinances gives enforcement authorities the tools to impose significant financial and criminal penalties on any person or entity—including those who assist in a violation—that fails to comply with the rent regulation chapter. Because each week of ongoing non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, the penalties available to enforcers can accumulate substantially the longer a problem goes unaddressed. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring may consider documenting the issue, contacting the appropriate village enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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