North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-37.2
Hearing procedure
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Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this article may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter by the Town Attorney, or his designee, provided that such person shall, within 48 hours after service of a notice, file in the office of the Town Attorney a signed, written notice of appeal, requesting a hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the reasons therefor. Upon receipt of such notice of appeal, the Town Attorney, or his designee, shall forthwith set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the person appealing notice thereof. The hearing shall be commenced not later than 14 days after the request is made, provided that for good cause the Town Attorney, or his designee, may postpone such hearing for a reasonable time. The Town Attorney shall determine such appeals as promptly as practicable. If, after the hearing, the Town Attorney finds that no violation exists or that such unusual, extraordinary or undue hardship shall occur as a result of strict adherence to the notice of violation, he shall direct the Enforcement Officer to withdraw the notice. If he finds that a violation does exist, he shall affirm the contents of such notice of violation and order compliance therewith.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-37.2, anyone who receives an enforcement notice related to this article has the right to appeal that notice by requesting a formal hearing. The appeal must be filed in writing with the Town Attorney's office within 48 hours of receiving the notice, and the hearing must begin no later than 14 days after the request is made. After the hearing, the Town Attorney either directs withdrawal of the notice if no violation is found (or if strict compliance would cause undue hardship), or affirms the violation and orders compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who receive an enforcement notice under ch. 28 § 28-37.2 generally have a narrow 48-hour window to file a signed, written appeal with the Town Attorney's office if they wish to contest the notice. A compliant operator typically keeps records that could support a showing of no violation or demonstrate that strict adherence would create an unusual or extraordinary hardship. Understanding the hearing timeline—with proceedings beginning within 14 days—helps operators prepare documentation and responses in an organized and timely manner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-37.2 establishes a formal hearing process that can be used by any person affected by an enforcement notice, which may include tenants in certain circumstances. If a notice has been issued and a tenant believes it is unwarranted or that strict enforcement would cause undue hardship, the provision provides a path to present that case before the Town Attorney or a designee. Tenants navigating this process may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with North Hempstead procedures to understand how the 48-hour filing deadline and hearing rights apply to their situation.
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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