Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-20
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 83-20 of Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 establishes a liability shield for Village officers, agents, and employees acting within their official duties under the chapter. When such personnel 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 them 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 § 83-20, the Village's own enforcement personnel—not landlords or property managers—are the direct beneficiaries of this provision's liability protections. Compliant operators generally understand that Village inspectors or agents acting under ch. 83 carry institutional legal backing, which can affect how enforcement interactions and any resulting proceedings unfold. Keeping accurate records of all communications and inspections conducted under ch. 83 remains a standard practice for well-managed properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-20 of ch. 83 addresses the legal standing of Village employees and officials, not the rights of tenants directly. Tenants should be aware that Village officers enforcing housing rules under this chapter act with institutional legal support, meaning personal-liability claims against those individuals face a specific legal barrier. Tenants who believe their rights under ch. 83 have been affected may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what remedies, if any, remain available.
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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