Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 252 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 252-13
Abatement of violation
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The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises.
Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 252 § 252-13 establishes that financial penalties issued under this chapter do not exhaust the municipality's legal options. The jurisdiction's legal officer retains independent authority to pursue court action aimed at stopping, correcting, or eliminating a violation—including preventing unlawful occupancy or halting illegal activity on a property. In other words, paying a fine does not shield a property or its occupants from further legal proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 252 § 252-13, receiving or paying a penalty does not close the matter if a violation remains unresolved. Compliant operators generally address the underlying condition promptly, because the municipality's legal officer may simultaneously or subsequently seek a court order to compel correction, halt occupancy, or stop prohibited activity. Documenting corrective actions and maintaining records of completed repairs reflects the kind of ongoing compliance posture this provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 252 § 252-13 makes clear that enforcement tools available to the municipality extend beyond fines—court-ordered abatement or restraint of illegal conditions or occupancy is also on the table. Tenants who believe a property is being used illegally or that a violation affecting their safety remains unaddressed may find it useful to know that the local legal officer can seek judicial relief independent of any penalty process. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand what remedies may be available and how to bring ongoing violations to the attention of the appropriate local authority.
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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