Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 37-8
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A. Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility for publicizing, administering and enforcing this chapter shall be in the Town's Fair Housing Officer, to be designated by the Supervisor of the Town of Verona. B. Violations. Violations of this chapter shall be reported in person or in writing to the Town's Attorney/Fair Housing Officer within a year of the alleged discriminatory housing practice. C. Enforcement. Where sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this chapter have been violated the Fair Housing Officer shall institute a suit in the Town Court against the alleged violator within 120 days following the issuance of the charge. D. Penalties. Where a person or organization has been found, upon conviction, in violation of this chapter, a fine shall be imposed an such person or organization not to exceed $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each additional offense. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense for the purposes of imposing the appropriate fine.
Section 37-8 of Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 establishes the administrative and enforcement framework for the town's fair housing rules. A Fair Housing Officer, appointed by the Town Supervisor, is responsible for publicizing, administering, and enforcing the chapter. Complaints about discriminatory housing practices must be filed within one year of the alleged incident, and if sufficient cause is found, the Fair Housing Officer must bring a case in Town Court within 120 days of issuing a charge. Penalties upon conviction can reach $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense, with every separate violation counted individually.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 § 37-8, property owners and managers operating in the Town of Verona are subject to oversight by the Town's Fair Housing Officer. Operators who comply with the chapter's fair housing requirements avoid the risk of charges being filed in Town Court, which can result in fines of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each additional offense. Compliant operators generally maintain practices and records that demonstrate adherence to the chapter's requirements, since each separate violation is treated as a distinct offense for penalty purposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 37-8 of Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 gives tenants and housing applicants a formal path to report suspected discriminatory housing practices to the Town's Attorney/Fair Housing Officer, either in person or in writing, within one year of the alleged incident. If the Fair Housing Officer finds sufficient cause, the matter can be brought before Town Court, where violators may face fines upon conviction. Individuals who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may also consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service for general information about the complaint process under § 37-8.
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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