Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-5
Enforcement agency
Operative Text
A. The Department of Development shall be the enforcement agency of this chapter and shall administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards except as otherwise provided in Chapter 119 , Fire Prevention, of the City of Lackawanna Municipal Code. B. All personnel shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by law, and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. C. All personnel shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties.
Section 139-5 of Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 139 designates the Department of Development as the primary agency responsible for administering and enforcing the city's housing standards, with fire-prevention matters handled separately under Chapter 119. Enforcement personnel must be officially qualified, appointed according to law, and carry proper identification. Staff acting in good faith while performing their official duties are shielded from personal liability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lackawanna Code § 139-5, property owners and managers can expect that housing-standard inspections and compliance actions will be carried out by the Department of Development, not by individual officers acting on their own authority. Compliant operators generally cooperate with credentialed inspectors who present official badges or identification cards, as required by this section. Familiarity with the division of authority between the Department of Development and the fire-prevention provisions of Chapter 119 helps operators understand which agency to engage for different types of code concerns.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-5 of Lackawanna's Chapter 139 establishes that the Department of Development is the body tenants can contact when housing-standard concerns arise, while fire-related issues fall under Chapter 119 and its designated authority. Tenants generally have the option of filing a complaint with the Department of Development if they believe a housing standard is not being met, and may ask to see an inspector's official badge or identification card as provided by this section. Local tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to navigate the complaint process and what to expect from the Department of Development's enforcement role.
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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