Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50.1
Hearing
Operative Text
Upon receipt of a request for a hearing as provided in Section 12-50 , the Building Inspector shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the applicant at least 10 days' written notice thereof. Such hearing shall commence not later than 30 days after the date on which the request was filed; however, hearings may be postponed beyond such thirty-day period for good and sufficient reason. At such hearing, the applicant, or his representative, shall be given an opportunity to show cause why such notice of violation should be modified or withdrawn. The applicant shall be entitled to be represented by legal counsel of his choosing at such hearing and to cross-examine all witnesses against him.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50.1 establishes a formal hearing process for anyone who has received a notice of violation from the Building Inspector. Once a hearing is requested, the Building Inspector must schedule it within 30 days of the request and provide at least 10 days' written notice of the time and place, though the hearing may be delayed beyond 30 days for sufficient cause. At the hearing, the person who received the violation notice has the right to present arguments for why the notice should be modified or withdrawn, to bring legal counsel of their choice, and to cross-examine any witnesses.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50.1, property owners and managers who receive a notice of violation and wish to contest it generally submit a timely hearing request and monitor for the Building Inspector's written notice of the scheduled date. Compliant operators typically keep records of all correspondence related to the violation and the hearing, and they often arrange for legal representation well in advance of the scheduled proceeding. Being prepared to present evidence and question witnesses at the hearing is a standard part of the process outlined in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50.1 may be relevant to tenants in situations where a building's violation notice is being contested by a landlord, as the outcome of such a hearing could affect housing conditions. Tenants who believe their building has code violations can look into whether a hearing has been requested and what stage that process is in, since the provision guarantees the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses and present arguments. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand how this hearing process intersects with their rights under Poughkeepsie's housing code.
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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