N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2112
Liability of the department for costs (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
Neither the city nor the department nor any officer or employee thereof shall be liable for costs in any action or proceeding brought under this code.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2112, neither New York City, its housing department, nor any of their officers or employees can be ordered to pay costs to any party in a legal action or proceeding brought under the Housing Maintenance Code. This immunity from cost liability applies regardless of the outcome of the case. It is a structural protection built into the code that limits the financial exposure of the city and its agencies when they act under this authority.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners involved in Housing Maintenance Code proceedings under §§ 27-2001 and 27-2112 should be aware that the city and its department are shielded from any award of costs, even if a proceeding does not result in a finding against the owner. This means that pursuing a cost recovery against the city or the department in such actions is not available as a remedy. Operators who engage legal counsel for Housing Maintenance Code matters should factor this limitation into their understanding of potential outcomes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under §§ 27-2001 and 27-2112, tenants should understand that when the city or its housing department initiates or participates in a Housing Maintenance Code proceeding, those governmental parties cannot be required to pay legal costs to any other party. This provision does not affect a tenant's ability to raise housing code violations as a defense or to file complaints with the relevant city agency. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this cost-immunity rule fits into the broader landscape of Housing Maintenance Code enforcement.
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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