Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-14
Penalties for violations of inspection, certification and collection of rents provisions
Operative Text
Any person who shall knowingly and willfully violate or assist in the violation of § 120-11 or 120-12 or who fails to comply with a notice and order issued by the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector under the aforementioned sections shall, upon conviction, be punished as set forth in the Code of the Village of Wappingers Falls.
Section 120-14 of the Wappingers Falls Code of Ordinances establishes that knowingly and willfully violating the inspection, certification, or rent-collection provisions found in §§ 120-11 and 120-12 — or helping someone else do so — is a punishable offense. Failing to comply with a notice or order issued by the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector under those sections carries the same consequence. Upon conviction, the penalty is determined by the broader Code of the Village of Wappingers Falls rather than a fixed dollar amount stated within this section itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to §§ 120-11 and 120-12 of the Wappingers Falls Code generally ensure that all required inspections are completed, certifications are obtained, and rent-collection rules are followed on schedule. When a Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector issues a notice or order under those sections, compliant operators respond promptly and document their corrective actions. Because § 120-14 targets knowing and willful conduct, maintaining clear records of good-faith compliance efforts is a standard practice in this regulatory environment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 120-14 signals that tenants have recourse when a landlord knowingly disregards the inspection, certification, or rent-collection requirements of §§ 120-11 and 120-12. If a landlord ignores a notice or order from the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector, that non-compliance can itself constitute a violation subject to criminal conviction under the Village Code. Tenants who believe these provisions are being violated may consider contacting the Village's Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector directly, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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