West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-7
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, upon conviction of a violation of this chapter, shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days in the county jail, or both. Each week any violation of any provision of this Code or of any such law or resolution shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. B. Neither a judgment in or the pendency of a criminal prosecution for an alleged violation of the provisions of this chapter, nor a judgment in or the pendency of a civil action at law or in equity shall be a bar to the other form of proceeding. The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this Code shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and the remedies herein provided for penalties and civil action to enjoin or abate a violation shall be cumulative.
West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 § 171-7 establishes that anyone found guilty of violating the rent-related provisions of Chapter 171 may face a fine of up to $1,000, up to 15 days in county jail, or both. Importantly, each week a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time. The provision also makes clear that criminal prosecution and civil action can proceed simultaneously — neither blocks the other — and that paying a penalty does not excuse the underlying violation or allow it to persist.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 § 171-7, operators who remain in compliance with Chapter 171 avoid exposure to fines, jail time, and civil action that can run concurrently. Because each week of a continuing violation is treated as a distinct offense, property managers generally act promptly to correct any identified deficiency rather than allowing it to linger. Compliant operators also understand that satisfying a penalty does not resolve the underlying obligation — the violation itself must be remedied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 § 171-7 gives tenants important context: a landlord's ongoing failure to comply with Chapter 171 can generate accumulating penalties week by week, and civil remedies remain available even if a criminal case is also underway. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring may consider documenting the issue over time, since the continuing-offense structure means the duration of a violation can be legally significant. Local tenant-rights organizations or municipal code enforcement offices can provide general information about how complaints under this chapter are typically initiated.
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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