Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-73
Personnel
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A. Personnel qualifications. Personnel of this Department shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by local law and may be furnished with appropriate official badges, identification cards, or both. B. 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 Part 3 . In any of these actions, the personnel shall be defended or represented by the Municipal Attorney, until the final termination of the proceedings.
Section 245-73 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes two baseline rules for the personnel of the Housing Department. First, staff must meet qualification standards set by local law and may be issued official badges or identification cards. Second, department personnel acting in good faith while carrying out their official duties are shielded from personal liability, and the Municipal Attorney is required to represent them through the conclusion of any legal proceedings arising from enforcement actions under Part 3.
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Under § 245-73, property owners interacting with Sleepy Hollow Housing Department inspectors or officers can expect those personnel to carry official credentials such as badges or identification cards. Compliant operators generally verify the identity of any official before granting access, knowing that duly appointed personnel are acting under the authority of local law. Because department staff are legally defended by the Municipal Attorney when acting in good faith, enforcement actions taken under Part 3 carry the full institutional backing of the municipality.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-73 establishes that Sleepy Hollow Housing Department personnel must be qualified under local law and are authorized to carry official identification, which tenants can ask to see before allowing entry for an inspection. The provision also clarifies that staff who act in good faith during enforcement of Part 3 are protected from personal liability and represented by the Municipal Attorney in any related legal proceedings. Tenants who have questions about whether an inspector is properly credentialed or acting within the scope of Part 3 may contact the municipality directly or consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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