Scarsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 185-4
Enforcement
Operative Text
A. Within 10 days after the alleged occurrence of a prohibited act, as hereinbefore defined, any person claiming to be aggrieved by another person having engaged in one of said prohibited acts may file with the Village Attorney a verified complaint, in writing, which shall state the name and address of the property owner, the address of the property involved, the name and address of the individual, agent or lending institution which allegedly engaged in one of the prohibited acts and a detailed statement describing the alleged prohibited act, and, upon receiving a verified complaint, the Village Attorney, on behalf of the Village of Scarsdale, after due notice to the person complained against and after such investigation as he deems appropriate, may seek the imposition of a fine, as hereinabove provided, for any violation of this chapter. B. If authorized by the Village Board of Trustees, the Village Attorney shall promptly apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a restraining order or temporary injunction, or both, to compel compliance with or prevent a breach of this chapter. C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person who claims to be aggrieved by an alleged occurrence of a prohibited act shall have a cause of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction to compel compliance with or prevent a breach of this chapter; provided, however, that any such action must be brought within 10 days after the alleged violation and notice thereof given to the Village Attorney.
Scarsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 § 185-4 establishes a multi-track enforcement system for violations of the village's prohibited-acts ordinance. A person who believes they have been harmed may file a written, verified complaint with the Village Attorney within 10 days of the alleged violation, triggering a potential investigation and fine. Separately, the Village Attorney may seek injunctive relief if authorized by the Village Board of Trustees, and any aggrieved person also retains an independent right to bring a civil court action—again within that 10-day window—so long as the Village Attorney is notified.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and their agents subject to ch. 185 § 185-4 should be aware that a complaint can be filed against them with the Village Attorney within 10 days of an alleged prohibited act, potentially leading to a formal investigation, fines, or court-ordered injunctive relief. Operators who maintain clear records of their practices and communications are generally better positioned to respond to any inquiry that follows a verified complaint. Because both the Village Attorney and private parties can pursue separate legal tracks under this provision, compliance with the underlying ordinance is the most straightforward way to avoid exposure on multiple fronts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Scarsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 § 185-4, a person who believes they have been harmed by a prohibited act has two potential avenues: filing a verified written complaint with the Village Attorney or bringing an independent civil court action. Both paths carry a strict 10-day deadline running from the alleged violation, and any private court action also requires that notice be given to the Village Attorney. Tenants who believe their rights under ch. 185 have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider promptly, given how short that filing window is.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.