Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-6
Appeals; hearing
Operative Text
A. The Town Board is hereby designated to hear and decide any appeals or review any order, requirement, determination or decision made by the Fair Housing Officer. B. Any person aggrieved by a determination or action of the Fair Housing Officer may file a request for review to the Town Board but must do so within 30 days of the determination or decision. Upon receiving a request for review, the Town Board will schedule a hearing on the appeal and notify all parties thereof. The Town Board shall make a decision on the appeal within 35 days of the hearing. The Town Board may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify any order, requirement, decision or determination of the Fair Housing Officer.
Under Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 § 162-6, the Town Board serves as the appellate body for decisions made by the Fair Housing Officer. Any person who disagrees with a Fair Housing Officer determination has 30 days from that decision to file a written request for review with the Town Board. Once a hearing is held, the Town Board must issue its decision within 35 days and has the authority to reverse, affirm, or modify the original determination in whole or in part.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 162-6 of Potsdam's Code of Ordinances, property owners and managers who receive an adverse determination from the Fair Housing Officer have a defined window to seek reconsideration. A compliant operator generally tracks the date of any Fair Housing Officer decision carefully, since the 30-day deadline to file a request for review with the Town Board is firm. Operators familiar with this provision understand that the Town Board can fully reverse, partially affirm, or modify the original order after conducting its hearing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-6 of Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 provides tenants and other aggrieved parties with a formal avenue to challenge a Fair Housing Officer determination by appealing to the Town Board. A request for review must be filed within 30 days of the decision, after which the Town Board schedules a hearing and notifies all involved parties. Tenants who believe a determination was incorrect may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how this appeal process applies to their circumstances.
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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