Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-16
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person failing to comply with a lawful order pursuant to this chapter or committing an offense against any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding $5,000, or by community service in an amount deemed appropriate by the court, or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by any combination of the same. B. The continuation of an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each week the offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.
Section 162-16 of Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 162 establishes penalties for anyone who fails to comply with a lawful order under the chapter or violates any of its provisions. A violation may result in a fine of up to $5,000, community service as determined by the court, imprisonment for up to 15 days, or any combination of these consequences. Importantly, an ongoing offense is treated as a new and separate violation for each week it continues, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 162 in Suffern are generally expected to comply promptly with any lawful orders issued under the chapter, since Section 162-16 makes non-compliance a punishable offense. Because each week of a continuing violation is treated as a distinct offense, fines of up to $5,000 per week can stack if an issue goes unaddressed. Operators who maintain properties in conformance with the chapter's requirements and respond quickly to any official orders are the ones who avoid exposure to these escalating penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-16 of Suffern's Chapter 162 provides that landlords or other persons who violate the chapter's provisions—or ignore lawful orders issued under it—face fines up to $5,000, community service, or up to 15 days of imprisonment, with penalties potentially multiplying each week a violation persists. Tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing non-compliance with Chapter 162 may have grounds to report the situation to the appropriate local enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available 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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