Deposit, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 77-9
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the rights of the complainant to pursue, at any time prior to or after the filing complaint, any other remedies which the complainant may have under any law of the state, the United States or any jurisdiction. Pursuit of one or more remedies available under this chapter shall not preclude pursuit of any other remedy available under this chapter.
Section 77-9 of Deposit, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 77 establishes that the remedies available under this chapter are not exclusive. A person who files a complaint under this chapter retains the ability to also pursue remedies available under state law, federal law, or the laws of any other jurisdiction. Additionally, choosing one remedy within the chapter does not bar the use of any other remedy the chapter provides.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 77-9 of Chapter 77, a complainant is not limited to the remedies set out in the chapter itself, meaning a property owner or manager may face concurrent or sequential claims under other legal frameworks. Operators who maintain thorough documentation of their practices and compliance efforts are generally better positioned when multiple legal avenues are in play. Familiarity with both local and state-level obligations is a common characteristic of compliant rental operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-9 of Chapter 77 makes clear that filing a complaint under this chapter does not require giving up other legal rights a tenant may have under New York State law, federal law, or other applicable law. Tenants can generally pursue more than one available remedy simultaneously or in sequence, both within and outside this chapter. Those seeking to understand the full range of options available to them may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with local and state housing law.
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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