Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-5
Establishment of Fair Housing Office; Housing Officer
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There is hereby established a Fair Housing Office, which is designated to administer this chapter. The head of such Office shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Albany and shall hereinafter be called the "Fair Housing Officer of the City of Albany."
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-5 establishes a Fair Housing Office within the City of Albany and designates it as the body responsible for administering the city's fair housing chapter. The office is led by a Fair Housing Officer, a position filled by mayoral appointment. This provision sets the institutional foundation for how Albany's fair housing rules are carried out and enforced.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-5, the Fair Housing Office is the city agency charged with overseeing compliance with Albany's fair housing requirements. Property owners and managers operating in Albany generally direct fair housing inquiries, complaints, and compliance questions to this office. Knowing which body administers the chapter helps operators understand where official communications and enforcement actions originate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-5 creates the Fair Housing Office as the designated city body for administering Albany's fair housing protections. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may look to this office as a starting point for understanding available complaint and enforcement processes. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Albany's fair housing framework can also help individuals understand how the Fair Housing Officer's role relates to their situation.
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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