Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-184
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The purpose of this article is to establish pursuant to Local Law No. 9-2017 an administrative tribunal to be known as the "Bureau of Administrative Adjudication for the city of Syracuse" within the city of Syracuse Department of Finance to adjudicate charges of municipal code violations, statutory violations and fee disputes relative to matters that constitute a danger or threat to the public health, safety or welfare as authorized by the recent amendment to Section 380 of the New York State General Municipal Law by the New York State Legislature. The bureau shall not hear or determine charges of violations of the city of Syracuse Building Code.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-184 establishes the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication as an administrative tribunal housed within the city's Department of Finance. The bureau is authorized under Local Law No. 9-2017 and a New York State amendment to General Municipal Law § 380 to hear and decide cases involving municipal code violations, statutory violations, and fee disputes that pose a danger or threat to public health, safety, or welfare. Notably, the bureau's jurisdiction explicitly excludes violations of the Syracuse Building Code, which are handled through separate channels.
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Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-184, property owners and managers should be aware that certain municipal code violations and fee disputes related to public health, safety, or welfare may be adjudicated before the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication rather than a traditional court. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with which types of violations fall under the bureau's jurisdiction and which, such as Building Code matters, do not. Knowing the correct forum for a given charge helps operators respond appropriately when notices or citations are issued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-184 creates a dedicated administrative tribunal—the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication—where certain housing-related code violations and fee disputes affecting public health, safety, or welfare can be formally heard and decided. Tenants who believe a landlord's property conditions rise to the level of a municipal code violation may find that complaints are routed through this bureau rather than a traditional court proceeding. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify whether a particular concern falls within the bureau's scope or should be directed elsewhere.
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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