Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-31
SAME—APPEAL OF NOTICE
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Any owner affected by any notice relating to the condemnation of a dwelling or dwelling unit which has been placarded as unfit for human habitation may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Permits and Inspections Department under the procedure set forth in section 15-23. (1964 Code, § 12A-10)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-31, any property owner who receives a notice related to the condemnation of a dwelling or dwelling unit that has been placarded as unfit for human habitation has the right to request a formal hearing. That hearing is conducted by the Permits and Inspections Department following the procedures outlined in section 15-23. The provision ensures that condemnation decisions are not final without an opportunity for the affected owner to be heard.
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Property owners in Bellevue who receive a condemnation notice or see their property placarded as unfit for human habitation have an explicit right under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-31 to request a hearing before the Permits and Inspections Department. Compliant operators typically act promptly upon receiving such a notice, document the condition of the property, and submit a timely hearing request in accordance with the procedures in section 15-23. Keeping records of all communications with the department is a practice commonly associated with navigating this process effectively.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-31 specifically grants hearing rights to property owners, tenants living in a dwelling placarded as unfit for human habitation may have related interests in how that process unfolds. Tenants can contact the Permits and Inspections Department to learn about the status of a condemnation proceeding and understand what the placarding means for their occupancy. Reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants explore what options may be available to them during or after the hearing process under section 15-23.
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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