West Frankfort — Title 15 Ch. 15.28 Housing Code § 15.28.090
Liability
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No officer, agent or employee of the city shall render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter. Any suit brought against any officer, agent or employee of the city as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter shall be defended by the city attorney until the final determination of the proceedings therein.
Section 15.28.090 of the West Frankfort Housing Code establishes a liability shield for city officers, agents, and employees acting within their official duties under Chapter 15.28. When those individuals carry out acts required or permitted by the housing code, they are not personally responsible for any resulting damages to persons or property. Additionally, if a lawsuit is filed against such a city representative arising from those official acts, the city attorney is obligated to defend them through the conclusion of the legal proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.28.090, landlords and property owners interacting with West Frankfort housing code inspectors or enforcement personnel should understand that those officials act with city-backed legal protection. Compliant operators generally cooperate with inspections and official notices knowing that city representatives are acting in an official capacity shielded from personal liability. This provision does not limit the city's own authority to enforce housing standards or affect a property owner's obligations under Chapter 15.28.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.28.090 clarifies that West Frankfort housing code officials cannot be held personally liable for actions they take in the course of enforcing Chapter 15.28. Tenants should be aware that complaints or legal actions related to housing code enforcement are directed at the city rather than individual inspectors or employees. Tenants seeking to understand their rights under the housing code may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with West Frankfort's municipal code.
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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