Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-15
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person who shall violate any provisions of this chapter or any provision of any rule or regulation adopted by the enforcement officer pursuant to authority granted by this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a violation as defined by § 10.00, Subdivision 3, of the Penal Law of the State of New York and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a penalty as set forth in Chapter 1 , General Provisions, Article III , General Penalty. B. Each 30 days that such violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate violation.
Section 175-15 of Watervliet's Code of Ordinances establishes that any breach of Chapter 175's housing provisions—or of any rule adopted by the enforcement officer under that chapter—constitutes a criminal violation under New York Penal Law § 10.00(3). Upon conviction, the offender faces the penalty set out in Chapter 1, Article III (General Penalty) of the Watervliet Code. Notably, every 30-day period during which a violation continues is treated as a distinct, separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 175-15, property owners and managers are expected to maintain ongoing compliance with every requirement in Chapter 175 and with any rules the enforcement officer has issued under it. Because each 30-day period of non-compliance is counted as a new violation, a single unresolved issue can multiply into several separate offenses and corresponding penalties under Chapter 1, Article III. Operators who identify a potential deficiency generally act promptly to correct it and document the remediation to demonstrate that no continuing violation exists.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 175-15 gives tenants a basis to understand that landlord non-compliance with Chapter 175 is treated as a criminal violation under New York law, and that the longer a problem persists, the more separate violations accumulate. Tenants who believe a condition in their housing violates Chapter 175 can report it to Watervliet's enforcement officer, who holds authority to act on such complaints. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand what remedies or defenses 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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