Utica, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2-12 § 2-12-6
Continuance of 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 deemed to be dangerous, unsafe or insanitary.
Section 2-12-6 of Utica's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2-12, makes clear that the housing regulations in this chapter do not eliminate or weaken any pre-existing legal tools the City of Utica, its officers, or its agencies already have to address buildings found to be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary. In other words, the chapter adds to the regulatory framework without replacing older enforcement mechanisms. Authorities retain the full range of remedies available to them under other laws when dealing with hazardous structures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 2-12-6, property owners should understand that compliance with Chapter 2-12 alone does not shield a building from separate enforcement actions that existed before this chapter was enacted. City officers and agencies can still pursue removal or demolition of structures deemed dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary through whatever legal avenues were available to them previously. Operators who maintain properties in safe, sanitary condition are best positioned to avoid triggering any of these overlapping enforcement mechanisms.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 2-12-6 affirms that tenants living in buildings that may be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary are not limited to remedies created solely by Chapter 2-12—the City of Utica and its agencies retain all pre-existing authority to act against such structures. Tenants who believe their building poses a safety or health hazard may consider contacting the appropriate City office or agency to inquire about all available enforcement options. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Utica's local ordinances can help explain how these overlapping remedies might apply in a given situation.
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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