Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-41
Administrative liability
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No officer, agent or employee of the City 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 as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter shall be defended by the Corporation Counsel until the final determination of the proceedings therein.
Section 190-41 of Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 establishes a liability shield for city officers, agents, and employees who carry out duties under the housing chapter. When those individuals act within the scope of their authorized responsibilities, they are not personally responsible for any resulting damage to persons or property. Additionally, the city's Corporation Counsel is required to defend any such employee sued for actions taken in the discharge of those duties, through the final resolution of the case.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 190-41, landlords and property managers interacting with Newburgh city inspectors or enforcement personnel should be aware that those officials act with a layer of personal liability protection when performing their duties under ch. 190. This means that legal claims arising from an inspector's authorized actions are directed at the city rather than the individual officer. Operators who believe an enforcement action was improper generally pursue remedies through the city's administrative or judicial processes rather than personal suits against individual employees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-41 of Newburgh's ch. 190 means that city employees enforcing housing rules are shielded from personal liability for actions taken in their official capacity, and the Corporation Counsel defends them if sued. Tenants who believe a city official acted improperly in connection with housing enforcement may wish to explore administrative appeal processes or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Newburgh's procedures. Understanding this provision helps tenants recognize that complaints about official conduct are generally directed toward the city as an institution rather than individual employees.
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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