Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-51
Filing of notice
Operative Text
Appeals by an aggrieved person of any determination or action of a Code Enforcement Officer or CSO may be taken to the Village Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Article 7 of the Village Law of New York State, except as provided in § 188-18 or as otherwise provided in this chapter. A notice of appeal shall be filed with the Code Enforcement Office within 15 days of the date of service of the notice of violation, determination or action. In no case shall the hearing be delayed beyond 21 days following the original scheduled hearing date. A party's failure to present its case at the appointed time may result in an adverse inference against such party.
Section 188-51 of Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 establishes the process for appealing decisions made by a Code Enforcement Officer or CSO. Any aggrieved party must file a notice of appeal with the Code Enforcement Office within 15 days of receiving the notice of violation, determination, or action. Hearings cannot be postponed more than 21 days beyond the originally scheduled date, and a party that fails to appear at the appointed time risks having an adverse inference drawn against them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 188-51, property owners or managers who receive an adverse determination from a Code Enforcement Officer or CSO and wish to challenge it must act quickly, as the appeal window opens from the date the notice is served. Compliant operators generally track the service date carefully and submit their notice of appeal to the Code Enforcement Office well within the 15-day deadline. Appearing at the scheduled hearing is also important, since § 188-51 explicitly warns that failing to present one's case at the appointed time may result in an adverse inference.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 188-51 gives tenants or other aggrieved parties the right to appeal a Code Enforcement Officer's or CSO's determination to the Village Zoning Board of Appeals under Article 7 of New York State Village Law. The 15-day filing window under § 188-51 begins on the date the notice of violation or determination is served, so tracking that date is important for preserving appeal rights. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Horseheads village procedures can help explain the appeal process, including what to expect at the hearing and the consequences of missing the scheduled appearance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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