Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 67 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 67-5
Notification of receipt of complaint
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Upon the filing of a complaint and upon any amendment of such a complaint, the designated Fair Housing Officer will notify the respondent of the complaint by certified mail.
Under Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 67 § 67-5, when a fair housing complaint is filed — or later amended — the designated Fair Housing Officer is required to send formal notice of that complaint to the named respondent via certified mail. This procedural step ensures that the party accused of a fair housing violation receives official, documented notification of the allegations against them. The rule applies both to the initial filing and to any subsequent changes made to the complaint.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 67 § 67-5, a property owner or manager named as a respondent in a fair housing complaint can expect to receive certified mail from the designated Fair Housing Officer notifying them of the complaint or any amendments to it. Compliant operators generally maintain a reliable mailing address on file with relevant authorities so that official correspondence is received promptly. Keeping records of all certified mail received in connection with fair housing matters is a practice consistent with orderly compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 67-5 of Waverly's fair housing ordinance establishes that once a complaint is filed on your behalf — or amended — the respondent must be formally notified by certified mail, creating an official record that the process has begun. This procedural protection means the accused party is put on notice and cannot claim ignorance of the complaint. Tenants who believe they have experienced a fair housing violation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or local fair housing agency to understand how the complaint and notification process under ch. 67 § 67-5 works in practice.
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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