Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-14
Cumulative nature of remedies
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The several remedies herein provided with respect to the repair or removal of dangerous buildings or of substandard buildings or the assessment and recovery of the cost of repair or removal thereof incurred by the Village and any other remedies, legal or equitable, available shall be deemed cumulative, and any and all thereof may be pursued concurrently or consecutively. The pursuit of any remedy shall not be construed as an election or waiver of the right to pursue any and all of the others.
Section 128-14 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 establishes that the Village's various remedies for addressing dangerous or substandard buildings — including ordering repairs, requiring removal, and recovering associated costs — are not mutually exclusive. The Village may pursue any combination of legal or equitable remedies at the same time or one after another. Choosing to use one remedy does not forfeit or limit the right to use any of the others.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-14, property owners in Freeport should understand that the Village is not limited to a single enforcement tool when a building is found dangerous or substandard. Compliant operators generally address repair or removal notices promptly, because the Village can simultaneously or sequentially pursue cost recovery, legal action, and equitable remedies. Resolving a cited condition quickly reduces exposure to the full range of concurrent enforcement actions authorized by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-14 of ch. 128 means that tenants living in buildings cited as dangerous or substandard have the benefit of a Village that can apply multiple enforcement pressures at once — it does not have to choose between ordering repairs, pursuing cost recovery, or seeking court relief. If a building condition goes unaddressed, tenants can inquire with Village officials about which remedies are being pursued under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how cumulative enforcement authority may support efforts to secure safe housing conditions.
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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