Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-51
Judicial review
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Any person or party aggrieved by any order of the hearing officer may seek to have such order reviewed by the Supreme Court in the manner prescribed by Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of New York.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-51, any individual or party who believes a hearing officer's order was improper has the right to seek review of that order in New York Supreme Court. The mechanism for that review is an Article 78 proceeding, a standard New York State court process used to challenge decisions made by administrative officers or bodies. This provision does not create new substantive rights but establishes the formal legal pathway for contesting a hearing officer's ruling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers subject to a hearing officer's order under ch. 12 § 12-51 should be aware that any aggrieved party — including the landlord — may bring an Article 78 proceeding in New York Supreme Court to challenge that order. Operators who receive an adverse ruling generally document the hearing record carefully, as that record typically forms the basis for any subsequent court review. Understanding this appellate pathway is part of managing compliance with Poughkeepsie's housing code process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-51 of Poughkeepsie's Code of Ordinances gives tenants who are dissatisfied with a hearing officer's order the right to seek judicial review through an Article 78 proceeding in New York Supreme Court. This is a time-sensitive process under New York's Civil Practice Law and Rules, so tenants who wish to pursue this path generally act promptly after receiving an adverse order. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with New York administrative law can help explain what an Article 78 proceeding involves and what options may be available.
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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