Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-17
Appeals to the Board; fees
Operative Text
An appeal from a determination of the enforcement officer may be taken by any aggrieved person; or by an officer, department or board of the city. Such an appeal may be taken within such time as the Board of Appeals shall specify in its rules of procedure. All appeals shall be made, in writing, on a form provided by the Board. Appeals shall be submitted to the enforcement officer, who shall then transmit to the Board all the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken. A fee of $25 shall be charged for each appeal to the Board.
Under Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-17, any person harmed by an enforcement officer's determination—or any city officer, department, or board—may appeal that decision to the Board of Appeals. The appeal must be filed in writing on the Board's official form and submitted to the enforcement officer within the timeframe set by the Board's rules of procedure. The enforcement officer then forwards the complete record to the Board, and a $25 fee is required for each appeal filed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to an enforcement officer's determination under ch. 175 § 175-17 should be aware that a formal appeal process exists through the Board of Appeals. Compliant operators generally obtain the official appeal form from the Board, submit it in writing to the enforcement officer within the deadline specified in the Board's rules of procedure, and include the $25 filing fee. Keeping copies of all submitted documents and any correspondence with the enforcement officer is a practice commonly associated with maintaining a clear record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 175-17 of Watervliet's Code of Ordinances gives tenants who are aggrieved by an enforcement officer's determination the right to appeal that decision to the Board of Appeals. Tenants generally pursue this by obtaining the Board's official written appeal form, submitting it to the enforcement officer within the time period the Board's rules specify, and paying the $25 appeal fee. Those seeking guidance on how to navigate this process may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Watervliet's procedures.
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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