Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-88
Criminal penalty
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A. Any person who willfully or recklessly violates any provision of this Part 3 or fails to comply with any requirement of an order of the Department, or of the Board of Appeals, or makes or causes any other person to make any false or misleading statement on any registration statement, notice or other document required to be filed pursuant to this Part 3 , or any other action by the Department pursuant to this Part 3 , shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $3,000 for each violation, or by imprisonment of up to one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Every day the violation continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate violation. B. To support a finding of willful violation, evidence that the defendant had knowledge or notice of the violation and failed to correct the same for more than 120 days shall be sufficient. This shall not, however, limit the introduction of other evidence or the finding of willful violation on other grounds. C. A person commits a willful violation when that person's action or failure to act results in a condition constituting a violation of this Part 3 which will or is likely to endanger the life, health or safety of another person.
Section 245-88 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes criminal penalties for willful or reckless violations of Part 3's housing regulations. A violation can result in a misdemeanor charge carrying a fine of up to $3,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both — and each day a violation continues after proper notice is served counts as a separate offense. The provision also defines a 'willful violation' as one where a person knew about the violation, failed to correct it within 120 days, or took actions likely to endanger another person's life, health, or safety.
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Under § 245-88, property owners and managers who receive a notice of violation from the Department or the Board of Appeals are expected to act promptly to correct the cited condition. Compliant operators document their remediation efforts and resolve issues well within the 120-day window that the provision identifies as sufficient evidence of willfulness. Because each day of continued non-compliance after proper notice can be treated as a separate misdemeanor violation, maintaining clear records of corrective actions taken in response to any order is a standard practice in responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-88 provides that conditions endangering life, health, or safety — if left uncorrected by a landlord who had notice — can constitute a criminal misdemeanor under Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances. Tenants who believe a landlord is willfully ignoring a violation may have grounds to report the matter to the Department referenced in Part 3, which has authority to issue orders and pursue enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local code can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint pathways are available under § 245-88.
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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