Malta, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 84-14
Limitation on Town liability
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Nothing herein shall be construed to create a right of action against the Town of Malta, its officers, agents and/or employees, or against any other person or governmental entity.
Section 84-14 of Malta, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 84 is a liability-limitation clause. It states that nothing in the chapter creates a legal right to sue the Town of Malta, its officers, agents, or employees, or any other person or governmental entity. In other words, the chapter's rules do not themselves generate a new cause of action against the town or its staff.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 84-14, the chapter's provisions do not open a new avenue for tenants or others to bring a lawsuit directly against the Town of Malta or its personnel. Compliant operators should understand that this clause limits the town's exposure, not the landlord's own obligations under the chapter or other applicable law. Property owners and managers generally continue to meet all substantive requirements of Chapter 84 regardless of this liability shield.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 84-14 makes clear that Chapter 84 does not itself create a right to sue the Town of Malta, its officers, agents, or employees for failing to enforce the chapter's provisions. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may still explore other legal avenues that exist independently of this chapter, such as remedies available under state law or other local ordinances. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help identify which enforcement paths, if any, remain available outside the scope of § 84-14.
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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