Dundee, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 57 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 57-3
Complaint procedure
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A. Form of complaint. (1) Any persons wishing to file a complaint concerning discrimination in the sale or rental of housing must present information concerning the alleged violation(s) to the local designated Fair Housing Officer. Each complaint shall be filed on a housing discrimination complaint form (see Attachment A) and contain substantially the following information: (a) The name and address of the person aggrieved (complainant). (b) The name and address of the person against whom the complaint is filed (respondent). (c) A description and address of the dwelling which involves the alleged discriminatory housing practice. (2) The complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred. B. Upon the filing of a complaint and upon any amendment of such a complaint, the designated Fair Housing Officer will notify the respondent of the complaint by certified mail. C. A hearing will be held before the Fair Housing Officer for the purpose of resolving the complaint. The complainant and respondent shall receive notification of hearing date by certified mail. The hearing must be held within 10 days of the mailing of the notification to both parties. At the hearing, the Fair Housing Officer will explain the complaint and relevant law which has allegedly been violated to the respondent. The respondent will have the right to be represented by counsel. If the allegations of the complaint are proven by a preponderance of evidence, the Fair Housing Officer shall describe to the respondent appropriate prescribed action to be taken by the respondent. D. The respondent will be notified by certified mail of the prescribed action. He will have 14 days in which to comply with the prescribed action. The Fair Housing Officer at all times will encourage voluntary cooperation but will resort to the compulsory processes authorized by Section 811 of Title VIII. Further court action will be done only on the request of the complainant. The Assistant Secretary for Equal Opportunity in the Department of Housing and Urban Development will be forwarded a copy of the complaint and all relevant materials at this time.
Dundee, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 57 § 57-3 establishes the formal process for addressing housing discrimination complaints in the village. Anyone who believes they have experienced discriminatory treatment in the sale or rental of housing may file a standardized complaint form with the local Fair Housing Officer, provided the complaint is submitted within 180 days of the alleged incident. Once filed, the process moves through certified-mail notifications, a hearing held within 10 days of notice, and — if a violation is found by a preponderance of evidence — a prescribed corrective action that the respondent has 14 days to fulfill. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is also notified by receiving a copy of the complaint and related materials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Dundee, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 57 § 57-3, a property owner or manager named as a respondent in a housing discrimination complaint will receive formal notice by certified mail and is entitled to appear at a hearing before the Fair Housing Officer. Operators who maintain consistent, documented, non-discriminatory policies and practices in their rental and sales procedures are generally better positioned to respond to any allegations that arise. If a violation is found, the respondent is given 14 days to comply with the prescribed corrective action, and failure to cooperate voluntarily can lead to compulsory processes under Section 811 of Title VIII, with the matter potentially referred to HUD.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dundee, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 57 § 57-3 gives individuals who believe they have faced housing discrimination a structured path to seek resolution through the village's designated Fair Housing Officer. A complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act using the official housing discrimination complaint form, and the process includes a hearing at which the complainant's allegations are evaluated under a preponderance-of-evidence standard. Tenants and prospective buyers may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to understand the full range of options available, including any parallel avenues through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which receives copies of complaints filed under this provision.
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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