Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-33
Liability of village officers and employees
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No officer, agent or employee of the Village of Port Chester shall render himself personally liable for any damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this law.
Section 197-33 of Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 197 establishes a personal liability shield for village officers, agents, and employees acting within the scope of their duties under this law. When a village official takes an action that is required or permitted by this housing law, that individual cannot be held personally responsible for resulting property or personal damages. The protection applies to the individual, not to the Village itself as an entity.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 197-33, landlords and property managers should understand that when village inspectors or code-enforcement personnel act pursuant to Chapter 197, those individuals are personally insulated from liability for damages arising from their official duties. Compliant operators generally cooperate with village officers during inspections or enforcement actions, knowing that disputes about resulting damages would be directed at the Village as an institution rather than at individual employees. Awareness of this provision helps property owners understand the proper channel for any claims related to official village action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 197-33 clarifies that individual village officers, agents, or employees acting under Chapter 197 cannot be held personally liable for damages that result from their official duties. Tenants who believe they have suffered harm related to a village enforcement action should be aware that any claim would generally be directed toward the Village of Port Chester as an entity, not the individual officer involved. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help explain what avenues may be available when village action under this chapter is at issue.
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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