Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-72
Administrative liability
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No officer, agent, 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. Any suit brought against any officer, agent, or employee of the City as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter, shall be defended by the Corporation Counsel until the final determination of the proceedings therein.
Section 182-72 of Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 establishes a liability shield for city officers, agents, and employees acting within their official duties under the chapter. When those individuals carry out acts that are required or permitted by the chapter, they are not personally responsible for any resulting damage to persons or property. Additionally, if a lawsuit is filed against such a city employee arising from those official acts, the Corporation Counsel is obligated to provide legal defense through the conclusion of the proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 182-72, landlords and property managers interacting with city inspectors or enforcement personnel should be aware that those officials act with a layer of personal liability protection when performing duties under ch. 182. This means that legal claims targeting individual city employees for their official conduct under this chapter are handled by the Corporation Counsel, not by the employees personally. Understanding this framework can help operators set realistic expectations about how enforcement-related disputes involving city personnel are structured.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 182-72 defines the legal protections afforded to city officers, agents, and employees who act under ch. 182, which is relevant context for tenants who may interact with city inspectors or enforcement staff. Because this provision shields those individuals from personal liability for official acts, any concerns about city enforcement actions are generally directed at the city as an institution rather than at individual employees. Tenants seeking to understand how this affects their rights may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Auburn's housing code.
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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