North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28A-4
Enforcement
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A. The Town Attorney of the Town of North Hempstead is authorized to receive at all times verified complaints setting forth in writing the facts involving the commission of any of the acts prohibited by § 28A-3 of this ordinance. B. Upon receipt of such complaint the Town Attorney shall forthwith serve a copy thereof upon the respondent. C. Within seven (7) days after the service upon the respondent of a copy of the complaint, the Town Attorney shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the complaint has merit and, if he finds such to be the case, shall attempt by conference and conciliation to effect the elimination of the discriminatory practice. D. If the respondent agrees to the elimination of the discriminatory practice, such agreement shall be reduced to writing, shall be subscribed by the respondent and shall contain a provision that the respondent will refrain from the commission of discriminatory practices in the future, and may contain such further provisions as are agreed upon between the respondent and the Town Attorney. The Town Attorney shall not disclose what has transpired in the course of such endeavors, except as provided in Subsection E immediately following. E. In the event that conference and conciliation fail to produce an agreement for the elimination of the discriminatory practice, the Town Attorney shall refer the entire record of the proceedings conducted by his office to the New York State Division of Human Rights for appropriate action. The office of the Town Attorney shall be available to and cooperate with the State Division of Human Rights after such referral.
Section 28A-4 of the North Hempstead Code establishes a two-stage enforcement process for housing discrimination complaints. When a written, verified complaint alleging a violation of § 28A-3 is filed, the Town Attorney investigates and first attempts to resolve the matter through conference and conciliation. If that informal process fails to produce an agreement, the entire record is forwarded to the New York State Division of Human Rights for further action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 28A-4, a property owner or manager who becomes the subject of a complaint can expect to receive a copy of that complaint from the Town Attorney and may be invited into a conciliation process within seven days. Operators who reach an agreement through that process must sign a written commitment to refrain from discriminatory practices going forward. If no agreement is reached, the matter moves to the New York State Division of Human Rights, where the stakes and procedural formality typically increase.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28A-4 gives tenants a path to file a verified written complaint with the Town Attorney of North Hempstead alleging conduct prohibited under § 28A-3. The Town Attorney is required to investigate and pursue conciliation, and if that process does not resolve the matter, the case is referred to the New York State Division of Human Rights for further proceedings. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of options available under this provision.
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 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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