Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 67 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 67-6
Hearing
Operative Text
A hearing will be held before the Fair Housing Officer for the purpose of resolving the complaint. The complainant and respondent shall receive notification of the hearing date by certified mail. The hearing must be held within 10 days of the mailing of the notification to both parties. At the hearing, the Fair Housing Officer will explain the complaint and relevant law which has allegedly been violated to the respondent. The respondent will have the right to be represented by counsel. If the allegations of the complaint are proven by a preponderance of evidence, the Fair Housing Officer shall describe to the respondent appropriate prescribed action to be taken by the respondent.
Under Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 67 § 67-6, when a fair housing complaint is filed, a formal hearing is convened before the Fair Housing Officer to resolve the matter. Both the person who filed the complaint and the person accused of a violation must be notified of the hearing date by certified mail, and the hearing must take place within 10 days of that mailing. If the evidence presented at the hearing establishes the alleged violation by a preponderance of the evidence, the Fair Housing Officer identifies the corrective action the respondent is required to take.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers named as respondents in a complaint under ch. 67 § 67-6 can expect to receive certified mail notifying them of a hearing date before Waverly's Fair Housing Officer, scheduled within 10 days of that notice. Compliant operators generally attend the hearing, review the complaint and applicable law as explained by the Fair Housing Officer, and exercise their right to appear with legal counsel if they choose. If a violation is found by a preponderance of the evidence, the Fair Housing Officer will specify the corrective steps the respondent must take.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 67 § 67-6, a complainant who files a fair housing complaint in Waverly is entitled to certified-mail notice of the hearing date and has the right to participate in the hearing before the Fair Housing Officer. The hearing process is designed to give both parties an opportunity to present their positions, with the Fair Housing Officer explaining the relevant law and evaluating the evidence. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the hearing process works and what remedies may be available if a violation is established.
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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