Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-53
Hearings
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Any person affected by any notice of violation issued in connection with the enforcement of this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto may request and shall be granted a hearing before the City Manager, provided that such person shall file in the office of the City Manager a written request for such hearing within 10 days after the service of notice of violation, setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor. The City Manager shall set a time and place for such hearing within 30 days after the date on which the request was filed. After a hearing and in consideration of the evidence presented, the City Manager shall sustain, modify or withdraw the notice of violation. Where there are practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships in the literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, the City Manager shall have power to authorize a variance from the provisions of this chapter, provided that the intent of the chapter shall be observed with respect to the safeguarding of safety, health and welfare.
Section 108-53 of Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 establishes a formal hearing process for anyone who receives a notice of violation under the city's housing code. A person who disagrees with such a notice may request a hearing before the City Manager by submitting a written request within 10 days of receiving the notice, and the City Manager must schedule that hearing within 30 days of the request. Following the hearing, the City Manager may uphold, modify, or withdraw the notice, and may also grant a variance where strict enforcement would create practical difficulties or unreasonable hardship, as long as the core goals of safety, health, and welfare are preserved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who receive a notice of violation under ch. 108 § 108-53 generally have a 10-day window from service of the notice to file a written hearing request with the City Manager's office, including a brief statement of the grounds for the challenge. Compliant operators typically keep records of the notice's service date and document any circumstances—such as practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships—that might support a request for a variance. Understanding that the City Manager retains authority to sustain, modify, or withdraw the notice after reviewing evidence helps operators prepare thorough, factual submissions for the hearing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-53, tenants or other affected persons who receive a notice of violation have the right to request a formal hearing before the City Manager within 10 days of being served with that notice. The hearing provides an opportunity to present evidence, and the City Manager must respond by scheduling the proceeding within 30 days of receiving the written request. Tenants who believe a notice was issued in error, or who face hardship related to enforcement, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how to prepare a written statement of grounds and what evidence may be relevant at the hearing.
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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