West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-8
Violations and penalties
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Violations of this article based upon a failure to register shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1 , Article Ill, of the Village Code.
Section 186-8 of West Haverstraw's Code of Ordinances establishes that failing to register as required under this article constitutes a violation subject to penalties. Rather than setting its own penalty amounts, this provision directs readers to the general penalty framework found in Chapter 1, Article III of the Village Code. The effect is that non-registration is treated as a code violation carrying whatever fines or sanctions that general penalty chapter prescribes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 186-8, property owners who fail to complete the registration required by this article are exposed to the penalties outlined in Chapter 1, Article III of the West Haverstraw Village Code. Operators who maintain current, accurate registrations and renew them on schedule generally avoid triggering this provision. Keeping documentation of each registration submission is a common practice among compliant property managers in the village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-8 signals that a landlord's failure to register is not merely a procedural oversight — it is a punishable violation under West Haverstraw's code. Tenants who believe their landlord has not registered as required may report the concern to the appropriate village enforcement office, which can investigate and apply the penalties referenced in Chapter 1, Article III. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing rules can help explain what registration requirements apply and what options exist when they are not met.
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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