Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154, art. IV § 154-21
Annual report (Buffalo Fair Housing Ordinance)
Operative Text
The Fair Housing Officer shall prepare an annual report detailing the work performed, including a statistical analysis of the caseload, a summary of dispositions of complaints filed and/or referred to housing agencies, and recommendations regarding fair housing practices. This report shall be submitted to the Mayor and filed with the City Clerk no later than March 1 of each year. Copies shall also be sent to the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights, the Attorney General of the State of New York, and the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Under Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154, art. IV § 154-21, the city's Fair Housing Officer is required to produce a yearly report covering the office's activities, including a statistical breakdown of cases handled, summaries of how complaints were resolved or referred, and recommendations for improving fair housing practices. This report must reach the Mayor and the City Clerk by March 1 each year. Copies are also distributed to state and federal officials, including the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York State Attorney General, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 154-21 of the Buffalo Code establishes a formal, publicly accessible record of fair housing enforcement activity in the city. Property owners and managers operating in Buffalo can consult the annual report — filed with the City Clerk each March — to understand complaint trends, common disposition outcomes, and the Fair Housing Officer's current recommendations. Staying informed about these findings helps operators align their practices with the city's evolving fair housing standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154-21 gives tenants an annual, publicly filed window into how fair housing complaints in Buffalo are being handled, including statistical data on caseloads and how cases were resolved or referred to housing agencies. Because copies are sent to the New York State Division of Human Rights and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the report also reflects oversight at multiple governmental levels. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may find the report useful background when exploring options such as filing a complaint with the Fair Housing Officer, contacting the New York State Division of Human Rights, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization.
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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