Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-7
Existing remedies
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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 unsanitary.
Section 12-7 of Poughkeepsie's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, is a savings clause that preserves the city's pre-existing legal tools for addressing dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary buildings. It clarifies that nothing else in Chapter 12 eliminates or weakens those remedies, which may include removal or demolition of such structures. The provision ensures that city officers and agencies retain their full authority to act on hazardous conditions regardless of what other parts of the chapter say.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-7, property owners should understand that Chapter 12's other provisions do not limit the city's ability to pursue removal or demolition of buildings found to be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that avoids triggering those pre-existing municipal remedies, which remain fully intact. Awareness of this savings clause is relevant when evaluating the full scope of regulatory exposure under Poughkeepsie's housing code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-7 confirms that city officers and agencies retain all existing authority to address buildings that are dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary — authority that Chapter 12 cannot diminish. Tenants living in buildings with serious habitability concerns may find it relevant that the city has preserved multiple enforcement tools beyond those described elsewhere in the chapter. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Poughkeepsie's code can help explain what remedies may be available and how to bring hazardous conditions to the attention of the appropriate city agency.
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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