Cal. Civ. Code § 36-7-9-8
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Sec. 8. (a) An action taken by the hearing authority under section 7(d), 7(e), or 9(d) of this chapter or a finding by the hearing authority of abandonment under IC 36-7-37 is subject to review by the circuit or superior court of the county in which the unsafe premises are located, on request of: (1) any person who has a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; or (2) any person to whom that order or finding was issued. (b) A person requesting judicial review under this section must file a verified complaint including the findings of fact and the action taken by the hearing authority. The complaint must be filed within ten (10) days after the date when the action was taken. (c) An appeal under this section is an action de novo. The court may affirm, modify, or reverse the action taken by the hearing authority. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.169-2006, SEC.61; P.L.247-2015, SEC.44.
Indiana Code § 36-7-9-8 establishes a judicial review process for certain decisions made by a local hearing authority regarding unsafe premises. Specifically, orders issued under related sections of the chapter, as well as findings of abandonment, can be challenged in the circuit or superior court of the county where the property is located. The appeal is treated as a fresh, de novo proceeding, meaning the court independently evaluates the matter and may affirm, modify, or reverse the hearing authority's original action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 36-7-9-8, property owners and others with a substantial property interest in unsafe premises have a right to seek judicial review of adverse hearing authority decisions. A compliant and informed operator generally tracks the date of any hearing authority action carefully, since a verified complaint must be filed within ten days of that action to preserve the right to appeal. Operators typically document all findings of fact from the hearing authority, as those findings must be included in any complaint filed with the circuit or superior court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 36-7-9-8 provides that tenants or other parties to whom an order or finding was issued may also seek judicial review of a hearing authority's decision regarding unsafe premises. Because the ten-day filing window for a verified complaint is very short, those who receive such an order may want to promptly explore their options, including consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Indiana housing law. Since appeals under this section are heard de novo, the reviewing court has the authority to affirm, modify, or reverse the original decision, which can be a meaningful avenue for challenging an outcome.
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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