Brookhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 21A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 21A-6
Aiding and abetting
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No person shall aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce the doing of any of the acts forbidden under this chapter or attempt to do so.
Section 21A-6 of Brookhaven's Code of Ordinances extends the chapter's prohibitions beyond direct actors to anyone who assists, encourages, pressures, or attempts to bring about a forbidden act. In other words, a person does not have to personally commit a violation to be held responsible — facilitating or pushing someone else to commit one is itself prohibited. This provision closes a potential loophole by making indirect participation in a violation just as actionable as direct participation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 21A-6, property owners and managers in Brookhaven should be aware that directing, pressuring, or encouraging employees, agents, or contractors to carry out acts that violate Chapter 21A can expose the directing party to liability, not just the person who carries out the act. Compliant operators generally ensure that staff and agents are trained on the chapter's requirements and are not instructed to take actions that would run afoul of its provisions. Reviewing management practices and third-party agreements with this provision in mind is a common step taken by operators seeking to stay in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 21A-6 means that if a tenant believes a landlord, property manager, or any third party helped orchestrate or pressured someone into committing a violation of Chapter 21A, that indirect involvement may itself constitute a violation of Brookhaven's ordinance. Tenants who believe this provision has been implicated in their situation may consider documenting the conduct and reaching out to the Town of Brookhaven's relevant enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding that § 21A-6 covers aiding and abetting — not just direct acts — can be relevant when evaluating what happened and what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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