Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-9
Village Counsel
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The Village Counsel shall: A. Prosecute violations of orders. Prosecute all persons failing to comply with the terms of any order granted to be given under § 128-7D . B. Prosecute violations of chapter. Prosecute all persons who shall in any way violate the terms of this chapter. C. Appear at hearings. Appear at all hearings before the Village Board with regard to dangerous buildings. D. Institute actions. In his discretion, bring suit to correct all municipal liens, assessments or costs incurred by the Village for repairing or causing to be removed dangerous buildings. E. Enforcement, generally. Take such other legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this chapter, including actions to abate nuisances, or for the enforcement of this chapter by injunction or otherwise.
Section 128-9 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 defines the duties of the Village Counsel in enforcing the dangerous buildings chapter. The Village Counsel is responsible for prosecuting violations of orders and the chapter itself, appearing at Village Board hearings concerning dangerous buildings, and pursuing legal action—including suits to recover municipal costs and actions to abate nuisances or seek injunctions—as needed to enforce the chapter's requirements. This provision establishes the Village Counsel as the primary legal arm for carrying out the dangerous buildings ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-9, the Village Counsel is authorized to prosecute property owners who fail to comply with orders issued under the dangerous buildings chapter or who otherwise violate its terms. Operators who keep properties in compliance with orders issued under § 128-7D and the broader chapter generally avoid the prosecutorial and civil actions the Village Counsel is empowered to bring. Landlords should be aware that the Village Counsel may also pursue recovery of municipal costs—such as liens or assessments for repairs or demolition—through court action at their discretion.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-9 establishes that the Village Counsel has a duty to prosecute violations of the dangerous buildings chapter and related orders, which means there is a designated legal authority responsible for acting on code violations in Freeport. Tenants who believe a property poses a dangerous condition may find it useful to understand that the Village Counsel can appear at Village Board hearings and pursue legal remedies, including nuisance abatement and injunctions, under this provision. Tenants can explore options such as reporting concerns to the Village, attending relevant Village Board hearings, or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand how § 128-9 enforcement may apply to their situation.
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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