Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-25
Preservation of existing remedies
Operative Text
Nothing in this article shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Village, county or state or existing requirements of any other provision of local laws or ordinances of the Village or county or state laws and regulations. In the case of a conflict between this article and other regulations, that which sets the more stringent requirement will prevail.
Section 128-25 of Freeport's Code of Ordinances establishes that the housing article does not eliminate or override any other legal remedies or requirements that already exist at the village, county, or state level. If a conflict arises between this article and another regulation, the stricter of the two standards applies. This provision functions as a 'floor, not a ceiling,' meaning other laws can add requirements on top of what this article provides.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-25, property owners and managers operating in Freeport must recognize that compliance with this article does not automatically satisfy all other applicable village, county, or state requirements. A compliant operator generally reviews all overlapping regulatory frameworks — including state housing codes and county ordinances — to ensure the most stringent standard is being met. Because § 128-25 explicitly preserves those additional layers of obligation, operators typically maintain awareness of requirements beyond what this article alone specifies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-25 means that tenants retain the full benefit of any village, county, or state remedies that existed before or alongside this article — none of those protections are waived or reduced by this provision. If a housing condition or landlord practice appears to violate both this article and another law, the stricter standard is the one that governs. Tenants who believe their rights under any of these overlapping frameworks have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant village, county, or state enforcement body to understand which remedies are 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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