West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 71-7
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person found to have violated any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the following: (1) A fine of five hundred dollars ($500.); (2) Revocation or suspension of any license or permit necessary for the operation of the dwelling in question; (3) Costs, expenses and disbursements incurred by the Town of West Seneca as are necessary to obtain complete compliance by the respondent with this chapter; and/or (4) Restraining orders and temporary or permanent injunctions as are necessary to obtain complete compliance with this chapter. B. Each day such a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter. C. The Town Attorney may institute criminal action to punish a violation of this chapter by imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty (30) days if the above proceeding does not result in compliance with this chapter.
West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 § 71-7 establishes a range of consequences for anyone found to have violated the housing chapter. Penalties can include a $500 fine, license or permit revocation or suspension, reimbursement of the town's compliance costs, and court-ordered injunctions. Critically, each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, and if civil measures fail to achieve compliance, the Town Attorney may pursue criminal charges carrying up to 30 days of imprisonment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 § 71-7, operators of rental dwellings who remain out of compliance face escalating consequences, since every additional day of non-compliance triggers a fresh $500 fine. Compliant operators generally address any cited deficiency promptly to avoid the compounding of daily fines, the potential loss of operating licenses or permits, and the town's recovery of its enforcement costs. If civil enforcement does not resolve the matter, the Town Attorney is authorized to pursue criminal prosecution, making timely remediation a standard practice among responsible property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 § 71-7 gives the town significant enforcement tools that tenants may find relevant when a landlord is not meeting the chapter's requirements. Because each day of non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, unresolved conditions can accumulate substantial penalties against a non-compliant landlord. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate town authority, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether the violation can be raised as a defense in a related proceeding.
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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