Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 310-9
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, upon conviction of a violation of this article, shall be fined a sum of money of not less than $250 nor more than $1,500 per day for the first offense and not less than $500 nor more than $2,500 per day for the second or any subsequent offense within a twelve-month period. In addition, such person shall be subject to an injunction prohibiting and otherwise preventing any further violations. B. The term "person" shall include the owner, tenant, occupant, mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, sublessee, agent or any other person, firm or corporation directly or indirectly in control of any premises, building or part thereof.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-9 establishes financial penalties for anyone convicted of violating the rent-regulation article. A first offense carries a daily fine ranging from $250 to $1,500, while a second or subsequent offense within a twelve-month period carries a daily fine of $500 to $2,500. Beyond fines, a court may also issue an injunction to stop ongoing violations. The provision defines 'person' broadly to include owners, tenants, agents, corporations, and many other parties who exercise control over a premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-9, property owners and their agents are explicitly named among those who can be held liable for violations. Compliant operators generally maintain ongoing adherence to all requirements of the article, since penalties accrue on a per-day basis and escalate significantly for repeat offenses within a twelve-month window. Keeping thorough records of compliance practices and promptly correcting any identified issues are actions commonly associated with operators who avoid the fines and injunctive relief this section authorizes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-9 is notable because it defines 'person' to include tenants, sublessees, and occupants—meaning tenants themselves could potentially face penalties for violations of the article, not only landlords. Tenants who believe a landlord or other party is violating the article's requirements may have grounds to raise that violation through local code enforcement channels or other available complaint processes. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local ordinances can help tenants understand which enforcement paths may be available to them 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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