West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 71-9
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the rights of the complainant to pursue, at any time prior to or after the filing complaint, any other remedies which the complainant may have under any law of the state, the United States or any jurisdiction. And the pursuit of one (1) or more remedies available under this chapter shall not preclude the pursuit of any other remedy available under this chapter.
West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 § 71-9 establishes that the remedies available under Chapter 71 are not exclusive. A person who files or has filed a complaint under this chapter retains the ability to also pursue remedies available under state, federal, or other applicable law. Additionally, choosing one remedy within the chapter does not foreclose the use of any other remedy the chapter provides.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 71 § 71-9, a complaint filed against a property owner or manager under Chapter 71 does not cap the complainant's legal options. Operators should be aware that a single dispute may give rise to parallel proceedings under state law, federal law, or other jurisdictions simultaneously with any local chapter process. Compliance-minded operators generally maintain thorough records precisely because multiple legal avenues may be pursued at once.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 71-9 of West Seneca's Code of Ordinances ch. 71 preserves a complainant's full range of legal options, meaning that filing under Chapter 71 does not require giving up rights under state or federal law. Tenants may pursue more than one remedy within the chapter at the same time, and may also explore separate avenues such as state housing agencies or tenant-rights organizations. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help identify which combination of remedies may be available in a given situation.
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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