Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-374
Discovery; conduct of hearing
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(a) Discovery in administrative proceedings under this article shall be conducted as expeditiously and inexpensively as possible, consistent with the need for all parties to obtain relevant evidence. (b) A hearing under this article shall be conducted as expeditiously and inexpensively as possible, consistent with the needs and rights of the parties to obtain a fair hearing and a complete record. (c) The director shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this article [January 28, 1992], issue rules to implement this article.
Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-374, administrative hearings and discovery proceedings must be carried out as quickly and cost-effectively as possible while still protecting each party's right to a fair hearing and a complete record. The provision also directed the relevant director to adopt implementing rules within 180 days of the article's enactment in January 1992. Together, these requirements set the procedural tone for how disputes under this article are resolved at the administrative level.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in administrative proceedings governed by Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-374 can generally expect that hearings and discovery will be structured to move efficiently and minimize unnecessary expense. Compliant operators typically cooperate with discovery requests promptly and avoid tactics that would unnecessarily delay proceedings. Familiarity with the director's implementing rules, issued pursuant to this section, helps operators understand the specific procedural requirements they will encounter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-374 establishes that tenants participating in administrative proceedings under this article are entitled to a fair hearing and a complete record, even as the process is designed to be efficient and cost-conscious. This means tenants have a recognized right to gather relevant evidence through discovery before or during a hearing. Tenants who believe procedural rights under this section have not been honored may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the director's implementing rules for guidance on available remedies.
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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