Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-11
Administrative liability
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No officer, agent or employee of the Village 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 as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter shall be defended by the Village Counsel until the final determination of the proceedings therein.
Section 132-11 of Rockville Centre's Code of Ordinances Chapter 132 establishes a liability shield for Village officers, agents, and employees acting within their official duties under the chapter. When those individuals carry out acts that are required or permitted by the chapter, they are not personally responsible for any resulting damage to persons or property. Additionally, if a lawsuit is filed against such an individual arising from those official acts, the Village Counsel is obligated to defend them through the conclusion of the proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 132-11, landlords and property managers interacting with Village officers or employees enforcing Chapter 132 should be aware that those officials act with institutional backing rather than personal exposure. Because the Village defends its personnel in litigation arising from their Chapter 132 duties, enforcement actions are carried out on behalf of the municipality as a whole. Operators who believe an enforcement action was improper would generally direct any legal challenge toward the Village rather than an individual officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-11 clarifies that Village employees and agents who act under Chapter 132 are shielded from personal liability and are entitled to a Village-funded legal defense. For tenants, this means that disputes or complaints about how the chapter is administered are effectively directed at the Village as an institution rather than at any individual official. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 132 have been affected by official action may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to understand what remedies may be available against the municipality.
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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