Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-72
Administrative liability
Operative Text
No Building Inspector, officer, agent or employee of the Town of Evans 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 Town of Evans as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter shall be defended by an attorney appointed by the Town of Evans until the final determination of the proceedings therein.
Section 158-72 of Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 establishes a liability shield for town building officials acting within their official duties. Under this provision, Building Inspectors and other town officers, agents, or employees cannot be held personally responsible for damages that arise from actions they are required or permitted to take while enforcing the chapter. Additionally, if a lawsuit is filed against such an individual in connection with those duties, the Town of Evans is obligated to provide legal defense through an appointed attorney for the duration of the proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers in Evans, N.Y., § 158-72 clarifies that legal claims arising from a Building Inspector's official conduct under ch. 158 are directed at the town's enforcement function rather than the individual inspector personally. Compliant operators generally cooperate with inspections and enforcement actions knowing that the inspecting official is acting under a defined legal framework with town-backed protections. Understanding this provision helps landlords contextualize the authority and institutional backing behind code-enforcement interactions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 158-72 of Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 means that tenants who believe a Building Inspector acted improperly during an inspection generally cannot pursue a personal damages claim against that individual officer. Any legal challenge related to an inspector's official conduct would involve the town itself, which is required to provide the officer's legal defense. Tenants with concerns about code enforcement actions may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what avenues, if any, exist for addressing grievances related to ch. 158 enforcement.
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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