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Landlord group urges Babylon to reconsider raising rental-unit fines
2311843 · February 12, 2025
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Summary
A representative of Rental King LI urged the Town of Babylon to avoid increasing fines for illegal rental units from current levels to a proposed $2,500–$5,000 range, saying the higher penalties would be unfair and that many landlords rent to meet tax and bill obligations.
Justin Galbraith, a representative of Rental King LI in Bay Shore, spoke during the public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 153 (Multiple Dwellings, Article 1: Rental Units) to urge caution on proposed penalties.
"Raising the fine to $2,500 to $5,000 is unfair," Galbraith said, adding that many…
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