Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-9
Existing remedies unimpaired
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Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the City or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings which are deemed to be dangerous, unsafe or insanitary.
Section 190-9 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 190, is a savings clause that preserves all pre-existing legal tools available to the City and its officers or agencies for addressing buildings found to be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary. The rules established elsewhere in Chapter 190 do not cancel or weaken those older enforcement powers. In other words, the City retains the full range of remedies—including removal or demolition—that existed before this chapter was enacted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Newburgh should be aware that § 190-9 means the City's authority to pursue removal or demolition of a dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary building is not limited by anything else in Chapter 190. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that avoids triggering any of those pre-existing municipal remedies. Understanding that multiple, overlapping enforcement tools may apply to a single property is part of operating responsibly under Newburgh's housing code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-9 confirms that the City of Newburgh retains all of its existing powers to address buildings that are dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary, independent of whatever else Chapter 190 provides. Tenants living in a property they believe poses serious safety hazards may find it useful to know that the City can draw on a broad set of remedies beyond those specifically listed in Chapter 190. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can help residents understand which of those remedies may be relevant to conditions in their building.
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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