Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-14
Department personnel; qualifications; liability
Operative Text
A. Personnel. The Department shall have an Enforcement Officer and such Assistant Enforcement Officers as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of this Department. B. Personnel qualifications. Personnel of this Department shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by local law and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges, identification cards, or both. C. Administrative liability. Any personnel of this Department shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of official duties. Further, personnel shall not be held liable for any costs in any action, suit or proceeding that may be instituted by such person in the enforcement of this code. In any of these actions, the personnel shall be defended or represented by the Municipal Attorney until the final termination of the proceedings.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-14 establishes the staffing structure and liability protections for the town's housing enforcement Department. The Department is required to employ an Enforcement Officer and any necessary Assistant Enforcement Officers, all of whom must meet qualifications set by local law and carry official identification. Personnel who act in good faith while performing their official duties are shielded from personal liability, and the Municipal Attorney is required to represent them in any related legal proceedings through their conclusion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-14, the Department's Enforcement Officers are credentialed officials acting with legal authority. Compliant property operators generally cooperate with properly identified Department personnel presenting official badges or identification cards during inspections or enforcement actions. Recognizing that these officers carry institutional legal backing — including Municipal Attorney representation — helps operators understand the formal weight of any enforcement interaction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-14 establishes that the personnel who inspect or enforce housing conditions in Pelham are required to be qualified under local law and to carry official identification. Tenants who are visited by someone claiming to represent the Department can ask to see that official badge or identification card as contemplated by this provision. If you have concerns about whether an enforcement action was handled properly, tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney familiar with Pelham's local code can help you understand available options.
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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