Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-167
Administrative liability
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No officer, agent or employee of the Village of Tuckahoe 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 12-167 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, establishes a personal liability shield for Village officers, agents, and employees acting within their official duties under the chapter. When a Village 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 specifically to actions taken in the discharge of official duties, not to conduct outside that scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tuckahoe Code ch. 12 § 12-167, landlords and property managers should understand that when Village inspectors or enforcement personnel act pursuant to their duties under Chapter 12, those individuals are personally shielded from liability for resulting damages. Compliant operators generally cooperate with authorized Village officers during inspections or enforcement actions, recognizing that such officials act under a defined legal framework. Understanding this provision helps property owners contextualize the authority and protections afforded to municipal personnel who administer the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-167 of Tuckahoe Code ch. 12 means that tenants who experience damage arising from an official act of a Village officer, agent, or employee acting under Chapter 12 generally cannot pursue a personal liability claim against that individual. This does not necessarily foreclose all avenues for addressing harm — claims may potentially be directed toward the Village itself rather than the individual official. Tenants seeking to understand how this provision interacts with their rights may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with New York municipal law.
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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