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Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-535

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Operative Text

Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-535
Rules and regulations of the board, as well as its actions and decisions, shall be filed and maintained at the office of the agency, and such records shall be public records open to inspection during business hours.
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Plain English

Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-535, the rent board is required to keep its rules, regulations, actions, and decisions on file at the agency's office. These records are classified as public records, meaning anyone may review them during normal business hours. The provision establishes a baseline of transparency and public accountability for the board's operations.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-535 establishes that the rent board's rules and decisions are publicly accessible, which means landlords and property managers can review the board's official positions and past decisions at the agency's office during business hours. Operators who want to understand how the board has interpreted its own regulations can consult these records directly. Staying informed about board actions is a common practice among compliant property managers operating under Elmira's rent regulations.

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

For Tenants

Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-535, tenants have the right to inspect the rent board's rules, regulations, and decisions as public records at the agency's office during business hours. Reviewing these records can help tenants understand how the board has ruled in past cases and what regulations currently govern their tenancy. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals navigate and interpret these public documents.

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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