Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-17
Application of remedies
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The several remedies herein provided with respect to the repair or removal of dangerous buildings or of substandard buildings or the assessment and recovery of the cost of repair or removal thereof incurred by the Village, and any other remedies legal or equitable available, shall be deemed cumulative, and any and all thereof may be pursued concurrently or consecutively; the pursuit of any remedy shall not be construed as an election of the waiver of the right to pursue any and all of the others.
Section 132-17 of Rockville Centre's Code of Ordinances establishes that all remedies available under Chapter 132 — whether they involve ordering repairs, requiring removal of dangerous or substandard buildings, recovering costs the Village incurred, or pursuing other legal or equitable relief — can be used simultaneously or in sequence. No single remedy cancels out or replaces another. Choosing to pursue one course of action does not constitute a waiver of the right to pursue any remaining remedies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 132-17, property owners facing enforcement action over dangerous or substandard buildings should be aware that the Village of Rockville Centre is not limited to a single enforcement tool. Compliant operators generally address cited deficiencies promptly, because the Village may simultaneously seek cost recovery, order repairs or demolition, and pursue additional legal or equitable relief without having to choose among them. Understanding that these remedies stack rather than substitute for one another underscores the importance of timely compliance with any notices issued under Chapter 132.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-17 affirms that tenants living in buildings subject to dangerous or substandard conditions are protected by a broad, overlapping set of enforcement mechanisms available to the Village of Rockville Centre. Because the Village can pursue repairs, removal, cost recovery, and other legal or equitable remedies at the same time or one after another, multiple avenues of official action may be available to address unsafe conditions. Tenants who believe their building may qualify as dangerous or substandard under Chapter 132 can contact the Village directly, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or explore whether a complaint to a relevant housing authority is appropriate.
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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