Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 82 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 82-40
Administrative liability
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No officer, agent or employee of the Village of Manorhaven shall render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter. Any suit brought against any officer, agent or employee of the Village of Manorhaven as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter shall be defended by the Village Attorney until the final determination of the proceedings therein.
Manorhaven Code § 82-40 establishes a liability shield for village officers, agents, and employees who carry out duties under Chapter 82. When those individuals act within the scope of their authorized responsibilities, they are not personally responsible for any resulting damages to people or property. Additionally, if a lawsuit is filed against such a person arising from those duties, the Village Attorney is required to defend them through the conclusion of the legal proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 82-40, landlords and property managers interacting with Manorhaven village officials enforcing Chapter 82 should be aware that those officials act with institutional backing. Because the village defends its employees in litigation arising from Chapter 82 duties, disputes over enforcement actions are effectively directed at the village as an institution rather than at individual inspectors or agents. Operators who believe an enforcement action was improper generally direct any legal challenge toward the village government itself.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 82-40 of Manorhaven's Code clarifies that village employees carrying out Chapter 82 duties are shielded from personal liability and are represented by the Village Attorney if sued. For tenants, this means that any grievance related to how village officials handled a Chapter 82 matter is effectively a claim against the village as a whole, not against an individual employee. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 82 were affected by official action may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to understand what avenues exist for raising such concerns.
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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