White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-14
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Any person, firm, association or corporation which violates any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of a violation, punishable by a fine of $200.00 per day for a first offense; $500.00 per day for a second offense; and $1,000.00 per day for a third or subsequent offense. Each and every day said violation continues to exist constitutes a separate and distinct violation.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-14 establishes a daily fine structure for anyone—individual, firm, association, or corporation—who violates any provision of Chapter 4-29. Fines begin at $200 per day for a first offense, escalate to $500 per day for a second offense, and reach $1,000 per day for a third or subsequent offense. Critically, each day a violation persists is treated as a separate, independent offense, meaning penalties can accumulate rapidly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-14 generally maintain compliance with every provision of Chapter 4-29 to avoid daily fines that compound as long as a violation remains unresolved. Compliant operators typically address any identified deficiency promptly, since the escalating per-day structure means a second or third offense carries significantly higher daily exposure than the initial $200-per-day rate. Keeping thorough records of corrective actions taken can help demonstrate good-faith efforts toward compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-14, tenants may have grounds to report ongoing violations of Chapter 4-29 to the appropriate White Plains municipal authority, since each day a violation continues can be treated as a separate offense subject to fines. Tenants who believe a landlord is in violation of Chapter 4-29 can document the issue with dates and details, which may support a complaint filed with the relevant city department. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify what enforcement options are available and how to navigate the complaint process.
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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