Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-9
Administrative liability
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No officer, agent, member of a commission 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.
Section 167-9 of Schenectady's Code of Ordinances establishes a personal liability shield for city officers, agents, commission members, and employees acting within their duties under Chapter 167. When a city official carries out an act that is required or permitted by the chapter, that individual cannot be held personally responsible for any resulting damage to persons or property. The protection applies to the individual, not to the city itself, and is limited to actions taken in the discharge of official duties under this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 167-9, landlords and property managers should understand that city inspectors and officials enforcing Chapter 167 are personally shielded from liability for damages arising from their official acts. This means that complaints or legal actions related to enforcement activities under this chapter would generally need to be directed at the city as an entity rather than at individual officers or employees. Operators who interact with city personnel during inspections or enforcement proceedings under Chapter 167 should be aware of this structural distinction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 167-9 clarifies that individual city employees and officials who act under Chapter 167 cannot be held personally liable for damages that result from carrying out their official duties. Tenants who believe they have been harmed by an action taken under this chapter should be aware that any claim would typically need to be directed toward the city as an institution rather than the individual officer or agent involved. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain what avenues may be available when city enforcement actions under Chapter 167 are 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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