Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-126
Duties of legal officers
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The Corporation Counsel shall, upon complaint of the chief officer of the Bureau or upon his own motion, institute appropriate action to restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, correct or remove violations of this code and to take such other legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this code. 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 this section; any and 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.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-126 establishes that the Corporation Counsel — the city's chief legal officer — is authorized to take legal action to stop, correct, or remove housing code violations, either after receiving a complaint from the Bureau's chief officer or on the Corporation Counsel's own initiative. The provision also makes clear that the legal remedies available under this section are cumulative, meaning that pursuing one remedy does not prevent the city from simultaneously or subsequently pursuing others. No single enforcement path is treated as a final or exclusive choice under this section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-126, property owners and managers should be aware that the city's Corporation Counsel holds broad authority to initiate legal proceedings — including injunctions, abatement orders, and corrective actions — without waiting for a formal complaint to be filed. Compliant operators generally address code violations promptly and thoroughly, since the city may pursue multiple legal remedies at the same time or in sequence. Resolving violations quickly and documenting corrective steps is a practice consistent with operating within the scope of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-126 gives tenants an important backdrop of enforcement authority: the city's Corporation Counsel can act on housing code violations either upon complaint from the Bureau or independently, and the city is not limited to a single enforcement remedy. Tenants who believe a housing code violation exists may consider filing a complaint with the relevant Bureau, which can trigger the Corporation Counsel's authority under this section. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can help residents understand how this enforcement framework interacts with other available remedies and protections.
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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