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Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-533

Hearings

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Verified 11/7/2026 · Next check 12/7/2026
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Operative Text

Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-533
(a) The board, at its hearings, shall grant the applicant, the agency or its representatives, and any interested persons the opportunity to testify.
(b) The board may issue a subpoena requiring the attendance of a person to give testimony, or may issue a subpoena duces tecum requiring the production of books, papers, and other things.
(c) The board may conduct its hearings without regard to legal rules of evidence.
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Plain English

Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-533 establishes the procedural framework for hearings conducted by the local housing board. At these hearings, the applicant, the relevant agency, and any interested parties all have the right to present testimony. The board holds broad procedural authority, including the power to compel witness attendance and document production through subpoenas, and it is not bound by formal legal rules of evidence when conducting its proceedings.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-533, property owners who are parties to a board hearing are entitled to appear and testify on their own behalf. Compliant operators generally prepare relevant documentation in advance, since the board may issue a subpoena duces tecum requiring the production of books, papers, and other records. Because the board is not constrained by formal evidentiary rules, hearings tend to be more flexible in the types of information considered.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-533 gives tenants and other interested persons the right to appear and testify at board hearings. If relevant witnesses or documents are not voluntarily produced, the board has authority to compel their attendance or production through subpoenas. Tenants who believe they have a stake in a pending hearing may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization to understand how to participate effectively in the process.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Elmira Code § 8-359
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-403
Elmira Code § 8-426
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-359

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