Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 420 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 420-11
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Notwithstanding any provision of this Code inconsistent herewith, for each violation of this article, the property owner and, where applicable, property manager shall be liable for an additional fine or penalty of not less than $1,000 nor more than $1,500 for the first violation; not less than $1,500 nor more than $5,000 for a second violation within 12 months of the first violation and not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 for subsequent violations within 18 months of the first violation. At the discretion of the Building Inspector, each day that a violation continues to exist may be charged and may constitute a separate and distinct violation. B. When the Village obtains a judgment in any action against the owner, in addition to the appropriate methods of enforcement of the judgment established in the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules, such judgment for penalties shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as Village taxes.
Section 420-11 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a tiered fine structure for violations of the rent article, with first-time violations carrying fines between $1,000 and $1,500, second violations within 12 months ranging from $1,500 to $5,000, and subsequent violations within 18 months of the first reaching $5,000 to $10,000. The Building Inspector has discretion to treat each day a violation persists as a separate, independent violation, which can multiply the total penalties significantly. When the Village wins a judgment against a property owner, it may collect that judgment the same way it collects Village taxes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 420 § 420-11 generally act promptly to correct any cited violation, since the Building Inspector may count each day of non-compliance as a distinct offense, rapidly escalating total liability. Compliant operators typically maintain records showing when a violation was identified and remediated, which can be relevant if the Village pursues a second or subsequent violation within the applicable 12- or 18-month lookback windows. Because unpaid penalty judgments under § 420-11 can be collected like Village taxes, operators commonly treat these fines with the same urgency as property tax obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 420-11 gives tenants context for understanding the financial consequences a landlord or property manager may face when violations of Sleepy Hollow's rent article go uncorrected. If a tenant believes a violation exists, they may consider contacting the Village's Building Inspector, who holds authority under § 420-11 to assess daily fines and escalate penalties for repeat or continuing violations. Tenants seeking to understand their options can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance on how the Village's enforcement process works.
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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