Ogdensburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 § 117-12
Complaints
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A. The following departments will be open to the public to receive all discrimination complaints and to assist in the filing of such complaints with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Department of Planning and Development and City Clerk's office. (1) Location: City Hall, 330 Ford Street, Ogdensburg, New York. (2) Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. B. Forms and filing. (1) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved discrimination complaint forms will be available to the general public at the City Clerk's office. (2) Assistance shall be provided to all persons in filing such forms, and all eligible persons shall be referred to Legal Aid for further assistance, if necessary. (3) Copies of HUD fair housing pamphlets will be distributed to all interested parties, upon request. (4) All advertising for the Community Development Program will use the equal housing opportunity logo type and statement. (5) The Fair Housing Officer will collect all complaints filed with the City and perform preliminary investigations to ascertain and verify the allegation. (6) If the Fair Housing Officer is unable to conciliate the issue, he will refer it to all appropriate state and federal agencies (United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the New York State Division of Human Rights). (7) The Fair Housing Officer will forward a copy of this Part 1 and plan to all local banks and financing organizations and cooperatively work for voluntary compliance to Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
Section 117-12 of Ogdensburg's Code of Ordinances establishes a local process for receiving and processing fair housing discrimination complaints. The City's Department of Planning and Development and the City Clerk's office serve as intake points where HUD-approved complaint forms are available and filing assistance is provided. If a complaint cannot be resolved locally by the Fair Housing Officer, it is escalated to federal and state agencies, including HUD and the New York State Division of Human Rights.
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Under § 117-12, property owners and managers operating in Ogdensburg should be aware that the city maintains an active fair housing complaint infrastructure coordinated with HUD and state agencies. Compliant operators typically ensure their advertising for any Community Development Program-related activity includes the equal housing opportunity logo and statement, as required by this provision. The Fair Housing Officer is also charged with working cooperatively with local banks and financing organizations toward voluntary compliance with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 117-12 gives residents a local avenue for filing fair housing discrimination complaints at Ogdensburg's City Hall, 330 Ford Street, during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. HUD-approved complaint forms are available at the City Clerk's office, and staff are required to assist with filing; those who need further help may be referred to Legal Aid. If the Fair Housing Officer cannot resolve the matter locally, the complaint can be forwarded to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or the New York State Division of Human Rights, and tenants may also independently contact those agencies or a tenant-rights organization to explore their options.
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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