Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50
Request for hearing
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Any person affected by any notice of violation, issued in connection with the enforcement of any provisions of this Chapter or of any rule or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, may request and shall be granted a hearing before a hearing officer to be appointed by the City Administrator, provided that such person shall file within 10 days of the service of the notice of violation pursuant to Section 12-34 , in the office of the Building Inspector, a written request for such hearing, setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor, designating the person and his address upon whom orders may be served, and setting forth the reasons why such notice of violation should be modified or withdrawn, on a form as provided by the Code Enforcement Department. If this request is filed within such ten-day period, compliance with such notice shall not be required while the hearing is pending. The hearing officer appointed by the City Administrator shall not be any member of the staff of the Code Enforcement Department.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50, anyone who receives a notice of violation related to Chapter 12 has the right to contest that notice by requesting a formal hearing before an appointed hearing officer. The request must be submitted in writing to the Building Inspector's office within 10 days of receiving the notice, using the form provided by the Code Enforcement Department, and must briefly explain why the notice should be modified or withdrawn. Importantly, if the request is filed within that 10-day window, the person is not required to comply with the notice while the hearing remains pending. The hearing officer must be someone outside the Code Enforcement Department staff, providing an independent review.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who receive a notice of violation under Chapter 12 should be aware that § 12-50 establishes a formal hearing process that any affected party may invoke. Compliant operators generally track the date of service carefully, since the written hearing request must reach the Building Inspector's office within 10 days to preserve the right to contest the notice and to pause compliance obligations during the proceeding. Operators typically use the official form provided by the Code Enforcement Department and include a clear statement of the grounds for challenging or seeking modification of the notice, along with a designated address for service of orders.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or other parties affected by a Chapter 12 notice of violation have a right under § 12-50 to request a hearing before an independent hearing officer appointed by the City Administrator. To exercise this right, a written request on the Code Enforcement Department's form must be filed at the Building Inspector's office within 10 days of receiving the notice, explaining why the notice should be changed or withdrawn. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Poughkeepsie housing code procedures can help individuals understand what information to include in the request and what to expect during the hearing process.
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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