Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 90-45
Duties of legal officer or other legal counsel
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A. The Corporation Counsel shall, upon complaint of the Code Enforcement Officer, institute appropriate action to restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, correct or remove such violation and to take such other legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this chapter. B. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law; any and all remedies may be pursued concurrently or consecutively, and the pursuit of any remedy shall not be construed as an election or the waiver of the right to pursue any and all of the others. C. This chapter shall take effect immediately after its adoption as provided by law.
Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-45 establishes that the Corporation Counsel is responsible for taking legal action—such as seeking injunctions, abatements, or corrections—when the Code Enforcement Officer files a complaint about a housing violation. The provision also makes clear that the legal remedies available under this chapter are cumulative, meaning they can be used alongside any other remedies permitted by law, either at the same time or in sequence. No single remedy forecloses the use of any other, giving the municipality broad flexibility in addressing violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-45, a complaint from the Code Enforcement Officer can trigger formal legal action by the Corporation Counsel, including court proceedings to restrain or correct a violation. Compliant property operators generally address code deficiencies promptly and maintain open communication with enforcement officers to reduce the likelihood of escalation to legal proceedings. Because remedies under this section are cumulative, a single unresolved violation could expose an owner to multiple simultaneous or sequential legal actions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-45 gives tenants an important assurance: when a code violation is reported, the Corporation Counsel has the authority to pursue legal remedies on behalf of the municipality, including court orders to correct or abate the problem. Tenants who observe housing code violations may file a complaint with the Code Enforcement Officer, which can set this enforcement process in motion. Tenant-rights organizations in Newark can help residents understand what types of complaints are appropriate and what general enforcement paths are available under this chapter.
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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