Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162A-13
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This chapter shall not be construed to hold any Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Greece or the Town of Greece responsible for any damages to persons or property by reason of inspections made pursuant to an application for a rental permit or certificate of compliance or issuance of or the failure to issue a certificate of compliance.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-13 establishes a liability shield for the Town of Greece and its Code Enforcement Officers. Under this provision, neither the town nor its officers can be held legally responsible for property or personal damages that arise from rental-permit inspections, compliance-certificate proceedings, or decisions to issue or deny a certificate of compliance. The rule limits the legal exposure of municipal actors involved in the rental-permit process, not the rights of private parties against one another.
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Under Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-13, property owners should understand that the town's inspection and permitting process does not create a guarantee of habitability or safety on the municipality's part. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties to applicable standards independently, rather than relying on a passed inspection as a definitive safety certification. Because the town bears no liability for inspection outcomes, landlords remain responsible for addressing any conditions that inspections may or may not have identified.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-13 means that if a Code Enforcement Officer conducts a rental-permit inspection and damage to persons or property results, the town and its officers are shielded from liability under this chapter. This provision does not affect a tenant's rights against a private landlord for habitability or safety issues. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed code violations may explore filing a complaint with the Town of Greece Code Enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies may be available.
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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