Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 90-5
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This chapter shall not affect violations of any other local law, code or regulation of the Village of Newark existing prior to the effective date of this chapter, and such violation shall be governed and shall continue to be punishable to the full extent of the law under the provisions of those local laws, codes or regulations in effect at the time the violation was committed.
Section 90-5 of Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 90 is a savings clause that preserves the legal force of earlier local laws, codes, and regulations. Any violation that occurred before this chapter took effect remains subject to the rules and penalties that were in place at the time of that violation. The adoption of Chapter 90 does not wipe out, reduce, or otherwise alter liability for those pre-existing violations.
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Under Section 90-5, property owners and managers should be aware that Chapter 90 did not create a clean slate for prior code violations. Any violations of Village of Newark local laws, codes, or regulations that existed before Chapter 90's effective date remain fully enforceable under the original provisions. Operators who had outstanding violations at the time Chapter 90 was enacted remain subject to the penalties and requirements of those earlier rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 90-5 means that tenants whose housing conditions involved code violations predating Chapter 90 retain the full protections and remedies available under the laws in effect when those violations occurred. The enactment of Chapter 90 does not extinguish or diminish any rights tied to earlier violations. Tenants dealing with such situations may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the specific Village of Newark ordinances that were in effect at the relevant time to understand available enforcement paths.
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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