Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-36
Duties of City Attorney
Operative Text
The City Attorney shall, upon complaint of the Chief Officer of the Agency or upon his own motion, institute appropriate action to restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, correct or remove violations of this chapter and to take such other legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this chapter. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law and as provided in § 77-12 . 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.
Section 77-36 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 77, establishes that the City Attorney has authority to take legal action—such as seeking injunctions, abatements, or corrections—against violations of the chapter, either upon complaint from the Chief Officer of the Agency or on the City Attorney's own initiative. The remedies available under this provision are cumulative, meaning they stack on top of one another and on top of any other remedies available under law, including those in § 77-12. Multiple remedies may be pursued at the same time or in sequence, and choosing one does not forfeit the right to pursue others.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 77-36 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 77, a compliant property operator generally ensures that conditions on their property do not rise to the level of a chapter violation, since the City Attorney can act independently—without waiting for a formal complaint—to seek legal remedies including injunctions and abatement orders. Because remedies are cumulative and may be pursued concurrently, a single violation could expose a property owner to multiple simultaneous legal actions. Operators familiar with the full scope of Chapter 77, including the cross-referenced § 77-12, are better positioned to understand the range of enforcement tools available to the city.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-36 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 77, gives tenants an important avenue for enforcement: a complaint filed with the Chief Officer of the Agency can trigger the City Attorney to institute legal action against a landlord for chapter violations. Because the provision allows remedies to be pursued concurrently and cumulatively—including those referenced in § 77-12—a single complaint can potentially set multiple corrective processes in motion. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the relevant city agency, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the full text of Chapter 77 to understand the range of protections available.
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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