Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-19
City employees exempted from personal liability
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No officer, agent or employee of the City of Hudson 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 City of Hudson as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter shall be defended by the Legal Advisor until the final determination of the proceedings therein.
Section 176-19 of Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 shields city officers, agents, and employees from personal financial liability for damages that arise from actions they are required or permitted to take while carrying out their duties under Chapter 176. If a lawsuit is filed against such a city employee in connection with those duties, the city's Legal Advisor is responsible for defending that employee through the conclusion of the legal proceedings. The protection applies specifically to acts within the scope of duties defined by this chapter, not to conduct outside that scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 176-19, landlords and property managers interacting with Hudson city inspectors or enforcement personnel should be aware that those officials act with a layer of personal liability protection when performing their Chapter 176 duties. Compliant operators generally maintain accurate records of all city inspections, notices, and official communications, which can be important if disputes arise about the scope of an official's actions. Understanding that city employees are legally defended by the city's Legal Advisor helps property owners frame any concerns about official conduct through appropriate administrative or legal channels rather than personal-liability claims against individual employees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 176-19 establishes that tenants who believe they have been harmed by a city officer, agent, or employee acting under Chapter 176 cannot hold that individual personally responsible for resulting damages. Any legal action in such a situation would be directed at the city rather than the individual employee, and the city's Legal Advisor would defend the employee. Tenants with concerns about how Chapter 176 enforcement has affected them may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what remedies, if any, may be available against the city itself.
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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