Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-27
Hearing
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Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this code may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Enforcement Officer, provided that such person file a written request for such a hearing within ten (10) days after the service of notice of violation. Compliance with the notice of violation shall not be required while the hearing is pending. At such hearing, the violator shall be given an opportunity to show cause why such notice of violation should be modified or withdrawn. The Enforcement Officer shall have the power to affirm, modify or revoke the violation notice and may grant an extension of time for the performance of any act required where there are practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships which prevent immediate compliance.
Under Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-27, anyone who receives a notice of violation related to housing code enforcement has the right to contest that notice through a formal hearing before the Enforcement Officer. To trigger this process, a written hearing request must be submitted within ten days of receiving the violation notice. While the hearing is pending, the person cited is not required to comply with the notice. The Enforcement Officer holds authority to uphold, change, or cancel the violation notice, and may also allow additional time for compliance when genuine hardship or practical difficulty exists.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-27 should be aware that a cited party's timely hearing request suspends the compliance deadline until the matter is resolved. Compliant operators typically track the ten-day window carefully, understanding that a written request filed within that period initiates a formal review process. At the hearing, the Enforcement Officer can affirm, modify, or revoke the violation notice, and may grant extended compliance timelines when practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships are demonstrated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-27 gives anyone who receives a housing code violation notice the right to request a hearing before the Enforcement Officer within ten days of service of that notice. During the pendency of the hearing, compliance with the violation notice is not required, which can provide meaningful breathing room while the matter is reviewed. Tenants or other affected parties who believe a notice was issued in error or under difficult circumstances may present their case at the hearing; tenant-rights organizations can help explain what kinds of arguments or documentation are typically relevant in such proceedings.
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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