Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-69
Penalties for offenses
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A. Every person who shall fail to comply with a violation order issued by the Chief Housing Officer within the time limit stated thereon shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine: (1) First offense: up to $250and/or up to 15 days in jail. (2) Second offense for the same violation within two-year period: minimum fine of $100 and up to $350 and/or up to 15 days in jail. (3) Third offense for the same violation within two-year period: minimum fine of $200 and up to $700 and/or up to 15 days in jail. (4) Fourth offense for the same violation within two-year period: minimum fine of $300 and up to $1,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail. B. Subsequent violations. If a period of two or more years has passed since the defendant's last conviction for violating provisions of this chapter, a subsequent conviction will be subject to a first offense fine.
Section 93-69 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 establishes a graduated penalty structure for failing to comply with a violation order issued by the Chief Housing Officer within the required timeframe. A first offense can result in a fine of up to $250 and/or up to 15 days in jail, while repeated offenses for the same violation within a two-year window carry escalating minimum and maximum fines, reaching up to $1,000 and/or 15 days in jail for a fourth offense. If two or more years pass since a prior conviction, the penalty clock resets and any new conviction is treated as a first offense.
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Property owners and managers subject to Waverly's housing code should be aware that § 93-69 imposes criminal penalties—including fines and potential jail time—for failing to correct a violation within the timeframe specified on a Chief Housing Officer's order. Compliant operators generally act promptly upon receiving a violation order, document all remediation steps, and confirm completion before the stated deadline to avoid conviction. Because penalties escalate significantly with repeat offenses within a two-year period, maintaining a consistent record of timely compliance is a standard practice among responsible operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 93-69 of Waverly's housing code, tenants should know that a landlord who ignores a violation order from the Chief Housing Officer can face criminal fines and possible jail time, with penalties increasing for repeated failures within a two-year period. If a landlord has not corrected a cited condition, tenants may report ongoing noncompliance to the Chief Housing Officer, who has authority to pursue enforcement action under this provision. 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 this 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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