Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-21
Duties of Legal Advisor; remedies to be cumulative
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The City Legal Advisor shall, upon complaint of the Code Enforcement Officer or upon his own motion, institute appropriate action to restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, correct or remove such violation, and take such other legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this chapter. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law; 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.
Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-21 establishes that the City Legal Advisor has authority to take legal action—such as seeking injunctions, abatements, or corrections—whenever a violation of Chapter 176 is identified, either on the Legal Advisor's own initiative or following a complaint from the Code Enforcement Officer. Importantly, the remedies available under this chapter are cumulative, meaning they stack on top of one another and on top of any other remedies available under law. Pursuing one remedy does not forfeit or waive the right to pursue any other remedy, and multiple remedies may be sought at the same time or in sequence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-21, property owners and managers should be aware that the City Legal Advisor can act independently—without waiting for a formal complaint—to seek legal remedies for Chapter 176 violations. Compliant operators generally address code deficiencies promptly and maintain records of corrective actions, since the city is not limited to a single enforcement path and may pursue injunctive relief, abatement orders, and other legal actions simultaneously. Understanding that remedies are cumulative underscores why ongoing compliance with Chapter 176 is a practical priority for property operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-21 gives tenants an important backdrop of protection: the City Legal Advisor can initiate enforcement action on their own motion or upon a Code Enforcement Officer's complaint, meaning tenants are not the sole drivers of enforcement. Because the provision explicitly makes all remedies cumulative and non-exclusive, a single violation can be addressed through multiple legal avenues at once, potentially strengthening the overall enforcement response. Tenants who believe a Chapter 176 violation exists may consider filing a complaint with the Code Enforcement Officer, documenting conditions thoroughly, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options 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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