Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-10
Administration
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A. Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility for publicizing, administering and enforcing this article shall be in the city's Fair Housing Officer to be designated by the Mayor of the City of Cohoes. B. Violations. Violations of this article shall be reported in person or in writing to the Fair Housing Officer within a year of the alleged discriminatory housing practice. C. Enforcement. Where sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this article have been violated, the Fair Housing Officer may institute a suit in Police Court against the alleged violator within 120 days following the issuance of the charge.
Section 148-10 of Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 establishes the administrative framework for the city's fair housing rules. A Fair Housing Officer, appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for publicizing, administering, and enforcing the article. Alleged violations must be reported within one year of the discriminatory housing practice, and the Officer has authority to bring a case in Police Court within 120 days of issuing a charge when sufficient cause exists.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 148-10, property owners and managers operating in Cohoes are subject to oversight by the city's Fair Housing Officer, who holds enforcement authority including the ability to initiate legal proceedings in Police Court. Compliant operators generally maintain practices that align with the article's requirements and respond promptly and cooperatively if the Fair Housing Officer makes an inquiry. Familiarity with the reporting and enforcement timelines outlined in § 148-10 is part of responsible property management in Cohoes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-10 gives tenants and other individuals who believe they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice a defined path for seeking redress: reporting the alleged violation in person or in writing to the Cohoes Fair Housing Officer within one year of the incident. The Fair Housing Officer can then investigate and, where sufficient cause is found, pursue enforcement through Police Court under the timelines set by § 148-10. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the full range of options available under this provision.
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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