North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28A-5
Injunctive relief
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In the event that a respondent refuses to respond to a charge of alleged violation of any provision of this ordinance or participate in conciliation, the Town of North Hempstead may apply for an order in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with § 28A-4 of this ordinance.
Section 28A-5 of the North Hempstead Code establishes a legal mechanism that allows the Town to seek a court order when a respondent refuses to engage with the complaint process. Specifically, if someone charged with violating the ordinance declines to respond to the charge or participate in conciliation, the Town can go to court to compel their compliance with the procedures set out in § 28A-4. This provision gives the Town an enforcement backstop beyond the administrative process itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 28A-5, a property owner or manager who is named as a respondent in a complaint proceeding is expected to respond to charges and participate in the conciliation process outlined in § 28A-4. Operators who decline to engage risk having the Town of North Hempstead seek a court order compelling their participation. Compliant operators generally acknowledge notices, appear at scheduled proceedings, and engage in good faith with the conciliation process to avoid judicial intervention.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28A-5 provides tenants with an important assurance: if a landlord or other respondent refuses to respond to a complaint or participate in conciliation under § 28A-4, the Town of North Hempstead itself has the authority to seek a court order to compel that participation. This means the enforcement process does not simply stall if a respondent is uncooperative. Tenants who believe a respondent is ignoring the process may wish to contact the Town of North Hempstead or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what steps the Town can take 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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