Deposit, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 77-6
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A. Filing of complaints. (1) The Village or its designee shall receive, investigate and refer complaints under this chapter. The Village Board shall designate a not-for-profit fair housing organization to perform the function contained in this section. (2) Any person or organization, whether or not an aggrieved party, may file with the Village Board's designee a complaint of a violation of this chapter. (3) The Village Board's designee may investigate individual instances and patterns of conduct prohibited by this chapter, even without a complaint from another person or organization, and may initiate complaints in connection therewith. B. Investigation. The Village Board's designee shall notify the accused party, in writing, within five days of the filing of any complaint. The designee shall make prompt investigation in connection with the complaint. If, during or after the investigation, the designee believes that appropriate action to preserve the status quo or to prevent irreparable harm is advisable, the designee shall advise the Village Attorney, in writing, to bring immediately, in the name of the Village, any action necessary to preserve such status quo or to prevent such harm, including the seeking of temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. C. Action. If, at the conclusion of the investigation, the Village Board's designee shall determine that there is probable cause to credit the allegation of the complaint, the designee shall certify the matter to the Village Attorney, who shall institute proceedings in the name of the Village.
Section 77-6 of Deposit, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 77 establishes a formal process for handling fair housing complaints within the Village. A not-for-profit fair housing organization designated by the Village Board receives and investigates complaints, and anyone—not just a directly affected party—may file one. If an investigation uncovers probable cause to support a complaint, the matter is referred to the Village Attorney, who may bring legal proceedings on behalf of the Village, including emergency court actions to preserve the status quo or prevent irreparable harm.
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Under § 77-6 of Deposit's Chapter 77, a compliant property owner or manager should be aware that the Village's designated fair housing organization can investigate potential violations even without a formal complaint from an affected party. Upon the filing of any complaint, the accused party must be notified in writing within five days, and an investigation follows promptly. Operators who maintain clear, consistent, and documented fair housing practices are generally better positioned to respond to any inquiry from the Village's designee.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-6 of Deposit, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 77 gives tenants and others the right to file a fair housing complaint with the Village Board's designated not-for-profit organization, regardless of whether the filer is the person directly harmed. The designee is required to investigate promptly and can seek emergency legal relief if needed to prevent harm while the matter is pending. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the Village's designated fair housing organization, a local tenant-rights group, or an attorney familiar with fair housing law to understand available options under this chapter.
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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