Cooperstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 85 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 85-6
Appeals
Operative Text
A. The Village Board of Trustees is hereby designated to hear and decide any appeals or review any order, requirement, determination, or decision made by the Fair Housing Officer. B. Any person aggrieved by a determination or decision made by the Fair Housing Officer shall file a request for review to the Village Board of Trustees within 30 days of the determination or decision. C. Upon receiving a request for review, the Village Board of Trustees will schedule a hearing on the appeal and notify the parties thereof. The Village Board of Trustees shall make a decision on the appeal within 35 days of the hearing. The Village Board of Trustees may reverse or affirm wholly or in part or may modify any order, requirement, decision or determination of the Fair Housing Officer.
Under Cooperstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 85 § 85-6, the Village Board of Trustees serves as the appellate body for decisions issued by the Fair Housing Officer. Any person who disagrees with a Fair Housing Officer determination has 30 days from that decision to file a written request for review with the Board. Once a request is received, the Board schedules a hearing, notifies all parties, and must issue its own decision within 35 days of that hearing — with authority to reverse, affirm, or modify the original ruling in whole or in part.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers subject to a Fair Housing Officer determination under ch. 85 § 85-6 generally track the date of any such decision carefully, since the window to seek review before the Village Board of Trustees is limited to 30 days. Operators who wish to contest a ruling typically submit a written request for review to the Board within that period and remain available to participate in the scheduled hearing. Understanding that the Board holds broad authority to reverse, affirm, or modify the original order helps operators prepare a complete record of relevant facts and documentation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 85-6 of Cooperstown's fair housing ordinance gives tenants and other aggrieved individuals a formal path to challenge a Fair Housing Officer decision by appealing to the Village Board of Trustees within 30 days of that decision. The Board is required to hold a hearing and reach a decision within 35 days of that hearing, providing a defined timeline for resolution. Tenants who believe a determination was incorrect may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how to present their position effectively before the Board.
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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