Chatham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 41 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 41-6
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A. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice may, by himself or by his attorney, make, sign and file with the Fair Housing Officer a verified complaint, which shall state the name and address of the person or persons alleged to have committed the unlawful discriminatory practice complained of and which shall set forth the particulars thereof and contain such other information as may be requested by the Fair Housing Officer. B. Upon the filing of a complaint, the Fair Housing Officer shall make a prompt investigation in connection therewith. C. If, in the judgment of the Fair Housing Officer, the circumstances so warrant, he may, at any time after the filing of the complaint, endeavor to eliminate such discriminatory practice by conference, conciliation and persuasion. D. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to limit or prohibit the investigation by any other governmental unit of competent jurisdiction, nor shall anything contained herein limit any aggrieved party from pursuing any remedy available therefrom. In the event of an investigation by any other governmental unit, the Fair Housing Officer is hereby empowered to place any and all of his material obtained through such investigation at the disposal of such other governmental unit.
Section 41-6 of Chatham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 41 establishes the procedural framework for addressing fair housing complaints. Anyone who believes they have been subjected to an unlawful discriminatory housing practice may file a verified complaint with the Fair Housing Officer, who is then required to conduct a prompt investigation. The officer may attempt to resolve the matter through conference, conciliation, and persuasion, and the provision explicitly preserves the right of aggrieved parties to pursue remedies through other governmental bodies as well.
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Under § 41-6 of Chatham's fair housing ordinance, property owners and managers who become the subject of a complaint can expect the Fair Housing Officer to initiate a prompt investigation and potentially reach out to explore resolution through conciliation. Operators who maintain clear, consistent, and non-discriminatory policies and records are generally better positioned to respond to any inquiry. Because the provision also allows coordination with other governmental units, a complaint filed locally may involve additional agencies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 41-6 gives individuals who believe they have experienced unlawful housing discrimination the right to file a verified complaint—either personally or through an attorney—directly with Chatham's Fair Housing Officer, detailing the alleged practice and the parties involved. Once a complaint is filed, the officer is obligated to investigate promptly and may pursue an informal resolution through conciliation. Importantly, § 41-6 also preserves the right to seek remedies through other governmental bodies, so consulting a tenant-rights organization can help identify which complaint pathways may be available.
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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