Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 216 § 216-4
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Nothing in this chapter shall limit or prohibit the authority of City officers or employees from enforcing any other provision of this Code or any state or federal law under their jurisdiction. None of the inspection provisions shall prohibit, condition, or otherwise limit any inspection conducted under any other provision of this Code or other applicable law.
Section 216-4 of Jamestown's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 216, establishes that the rules in this chapter do not reduce or override any other enforcement powers that city officers or employees already hold under other local, state, or federal laws. Similarly, the inspection procedures set out in this chapter do not restrict or place conditions on inspections that are authorized by other legal provisions. In short, this chapter operates alongside—rather than in place of—other applicable regulatory frameworks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 216-4, property owners and managers should understand that compliance with Chapter 216 does not shield a property from inspections or enforcement actions authorized by other sections of the Jamestown City Code or by state and federal law. A compliant operator generally keeps their property in conformance with all applicable codes simultaneously, recognizing that city officers retain their full range of enforcement authority independent of this chapter. Maintaining records of all inspections and code-compliance efforts across every applicable regulatory framework is a practice commonly associated with well-managed properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 216-4 makes clear that tenants retain the benefit of all other local, state, and federal protections that exist outside of Chapter 216—city officers can still enforce those separate provisions regardless of what this chapter says. If a tenant believes a property condition warrants inspection or enforcement, they may raise concerns under any applicable code provision, not just Chapter 216, by contacting the relevant Jamestown city department or a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law. Understanding that multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks may apply can help tenants identify the most relevant avenue for addressing a housing concern.
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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