Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-56
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
Every person who shall fail to comply with a violation order issued by the Department of Buildings within the time specified therein or shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000. For violations of Chapter 104 of this Code, each ten-day period after notification of violation shall be deemed a separate offense; and, for all other violations, each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Under Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-56, anyone who fails to comply with a violation order issued by the Department of Buildings within the required timeframe, or who violates any provision of Chapter 108, may face a fine of up to $1,000 upon conviction. The penalty structure treats ongoing noncompliance as accumulating offenses: for Chapter 104 violations, each ten-day period following notification counts as a separate offense, while for all other violations under this chapter, each individual day of continued noncompliance constitutes its own separate offense. This means that fines can compound significantly the longer a violation remains unaddressed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-56 generally respond promptly to any violation orders issued by the Department of Buildings, completing corrective work within the timeframe specified in the order. Because each day of continued noncompliance (or each ten-day period for Chapter 104 violations) is treated as a separate offense carrying a fine of up to $1,000, operators typically document their remediation efforts and maintain records showing when corrective actions were completed. Staying current with all Chapter 108 requirements and addressing notices immediately are practices associated with avoiding the compounding penalty exposure this provision creates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-56 should be aware that this provision empowers the Department of Buildings to issue violation orders against landlords who fail to meet the chapter's requirements, with fines of up to $1,000 per offense accruing on a daily basis. If a tenant believes a landlord is failing to comply with an outstanding violation order or is otherwise violating Chapter 108, they may consider contacting the Rye Department of Buildings to inquire about the status of any open violations on the property. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this penalty framework may be relevant to their housing situation.
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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