Williamsville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 75-5
Penalties for offenses
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A. No rental property shall be occupied by anyone without compliance with the provisions of this article, and the owner's failure to comply shall constitute a violation of a certificate of occupancy. B. Any person committing an offense against any provision of this article shall also constitute a violation of this article and be punishable by criminal fine or subject to civil penalty in an amount not less than $250 nor greater than $1,000. Each day's violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
Section 75-5 of Williamsville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 75 establishes that no rental property may be occupied unless the article's requirements have been met, and any failure to comply is treated as a certificate-of-occupancy violation. Beyond that status, anyone who violates the article's provisions faces either a criminal fine or a civil penalty ranging from $250 to $1,000. Critically, each day that a violation continues is counted as a separate, independent offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 75-5, compliant rental property operators in Williamsville ensure that every unit meets the article's requirements before allowing occupancy, since permitting occupancy without compliance simultaneously triggers a certificate-of-occupancy violation and potential monetary penalties. Because each day of non-compliance is treated as a distinct offense, operators who discover a deficiency generally act promptly to correct it and document that correction. Penalties under this section can range from $250 to $1,000 per day, so sustained violations carry significant cumulative financial exposure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 75-5 of Williamsville's Code of Ordinances Chapter 75 provides that a rental unit must be in compliance with the article before it can lawfully be occupied, giving tenants a basis to raise non-compliance as a relevant issue if a landlord has failed to meet those requirements. Tenants who believe their unit is being rented in violation of this article may consider contacting the appropriate Williamsville municipal or code-enforcement office to report the condition. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain how a certificate-of-occupancy violation under § 75-5 might affect a tenancy and what general options are available.
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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