Hudson Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 102-8

The following procedure shall be used when a situation is identified which might be a violation of this chapter: A. The Fair Housing Officer shall respond to all inquiries regarding the applicability of the local Fair Housing Law and all applicable state or federal law and shall maintain documentation of such activities detailing the source of the inquiry, the nature of the problems identified and any actions taken. B. Whenever a possible violation of the local Fair Housing Law is identified, the Fair Housing Officer shall accept a complaint on a Form HUD-903 and initiate an investigation, as follows: (1) Within two weeks after receiving a formal complaint, the Fair Housing Officer shall conduct an investigation and, to the extent possible, verify the circumstances involved. (2) The Fair Housing Officer will inform the owner, realtor, financier or their agents or other responsible parties that a formal complaint has been filed under the Fair Housing Law and that an investigation is in process. (3) The Fair Housing Officer will attempt to resolve the problem by discussions between the parties involved in each complaint. If these efforts succeed and the complaint is resolved within 30 days, the case will be held open for six months and then closed if a final check verifies that there is no further problem or complaint regarding that case. (4) If the original complaint is not resolved within 30 days, the matter will be referred to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for further action under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended. C. Where sufficient cause is found to show that the provisions of the local Fair Housing Law have been violated, the Fair Housing Officer may file suit against the violator in Village Court and seek any remedies or penalties permitted by law.