Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-64
Administrative agency
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A. Establishment. There shall be established or designated by local law in the City of Hornell an agency to administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards. Such agency is hereinafter referred to as the "agency." B. Direction of agency. The agency shall be under the direction and charge of a chief officer who shall have as his representatives such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of the agency. C. Qualifications and appointment of agency personnel. All personnel of the agency shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by local law and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. D. Liability of agency personnel. All personnel of the agency shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties.
Section 178-64 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes the framework for a local administrative agency responsible for enforcing the city's housing standards. The agency is led by a chief officer supported by assistants and inspectors, all of whom must be qualified and appointed according to local law and carry official identification. Personnel acting in good faith while performing their official duties are shielded from personal liability under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 178-64, property owners and managers in Hornell can expect to interact with agency inspectors who are required to carry official badges or identification cards as a condition of their appointment. Compliant operators generally cooperate with properly credentialed agency personnel during inspections and maintain records that demonstrate adherence to applicable housing standards. Understanding that the agency operates under a designated chief officer helps landlords direct questions or concerns to the appropriate point of contact within the city's enforcement structure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 178-64 establishes the city agency that tenants in Hornell may turn to when housing standard concerns arise, and it requires that all agency personnel carry official identification. Tenants who are visited by inspectors or who wish to file a complaint about housing conditions can verify that the person they are dealing with is a credentialed representative of the agency as required by this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to engage with the agency and what housing standards it is empowered to enforce.
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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