Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 38 § 38-5
Establishment; Fair Housing Officer
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There is hereby established a Fair Housing Office, which is designated to administer this chapter. The Fair Housing Officer shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall hereinafter be called the "Fair Housing Officer of the City of Newburgh." This position may be assigned as an additional duty of an employee of the City.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 38 § 38-5 establishes a Fair Housing Office within the City of Newburgh and designates it as the body responsible for administering the city's fair housing chapter. A Fair Housing Officer, appointed by the City Manager, leads this office and may hold the role as an additional duty alongside other city employment. This provision creates the institutional framework through which fair housing rules in Newburgh are overseen and enforced.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 38 § 38-5, the Fair Housing Officer of the City of Newburgh is the designated point of contact for matters arising under the city's fair housing chapter. Property owners and managers operating in Newburgh generally familiarize themselves with this office, as it holds administrative authority over the chapter's requirements. Knowing which office administers local fair housing rules helps operators understand where compliance inquiries and complaints are directed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 38 § 38-5 establishes the Fair Housing Office as the city body responsible for administering local fair housing protections. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may look to the Fair Housing Officer of the City of Newburgh as a resource for understanding how the chapter is administered. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents navigate the complaint and inquiry processes available through this office.
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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