Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-15
Appeals to Board
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A. Procedure. An appeal shall be initiated within 20 days by filing with the enforcement officer a written notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. The enforcement officer shall forthwith transmit to the Board the written notice of appeal. B. Appeal to stay proceedings; exception. An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from unless the enforcement officer certifies to the Board after the notice of appeal has been filed with him or her that, by reason of facts stated in the notice of violation, a stay would cause imminent peril to life and property, in which case proceedings shall not be stayed other than by a restraining order, which may be granted by a court of competent jurisdiction. C. Notice of hearing; conduct of hearing; action of Board. The Board shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal and give due notice thereof to the parties either by registered or certified mail. The Board shall establish a hearing date within 10 days. Upon the hearing, any party may appear in person or by agent or by attorney. The Board may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the notice of violation. When there are practical difficulties of unnecessary hardship in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this chapter, the Board shall have the power of passing upon appeals to vary or modify any of its rules, regulations or provisions relating to the construction, structural changes in, equipment or alteration of buildings or structures so that the spirit of the chapter shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The decision of the Board shall be made within 10 days of the hearing date.
Section 166-15 of Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 establishes the process by which a party may appeal a notice of violation to the Board. An appeal must be filed in writing with the enforcement officer within 20 days, and it generally halts further enforcement action unless the enforcement officer certifies that a stay would create imminent danger to life or property. The Board is required to schedule a hearing within 10 days, allow parties to appear in person or through a representative, and issue its decision within 10 days of the hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 166-15, property owners or managers who receive a notice of violation have a 20-day window to file a written notice of appeal with the enforcement officer, clearly stating the grounds for the appeal. Compliant operators typically document all correspondence, retain copies of the notice of violation, and ensure their written appeal is submitted within that deadline to preserve their right to a hearing. If the enforcement officer does not certify imminent peril, the appeal generally stays further enforcement proceedings while the Board reviews the matter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 166-15 provides tenants and other affected parties the right to appeal a notice of violation by submitting a written notice to the enforcement officer within 20 days of receiving it. Tenants should be aware that the Board has the authority to reverse, affirm, or modify a notice of violation, and that parties may appear at the hearing in person, through an agent, or through an attorney. Those seeking guidance on how to navigate this process may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Johnson City housing regulations.
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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