Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-194
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person who neglects, refuses or fails to comply with any order or notice issued hereunder shall be guilty of an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional offense or violation. B. Nothing in this article shall be construed as depriving the Village of Sleepy Hollow of any other remedy available to it in cases where there is a violation of this article.
Section 245-194 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes penalties for failing to comply with orders or notices issued under Chapter 245. A violation can result in a fine of up to $250, imprisonment of up to 15 days, or both. Importantly, each week that a violation continues is treated as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time. The Village also retains any other legal remedies available to it beyond these stated penalties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-194, property owners and managers who receive an order or notice under Chapter 245 are expected to act promptly to achieve compliance. Because each week of continued non-compliance constitutes a new, independent offense, fines and other consequences can multiply quickly for operators who delay corrective action. Compliant operators typically document their remediation steps and maintain records showing that orders were addressed within the required timeframe.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-194 makes clear that the Village of Sleepy Hollow has enforcement tools—including fines and imprisonment—to compel landlords to comply with orders issued under Chapter 245. If a landlord has received a notice or order and is not acting on it, tenants may have grounds to report continued non-compliance to the relevant Village authority, since each week of inaction can be treated as a fresh violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local code can help residents understand what reporting or complaint options may be available to them.
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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