Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-12
Suspension or revocation of license
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A. Grounds; hearing required. The Building Department Administrator, after giving the holder of a license notice and an opportunity to be heard, may suspend or revoke such license in any case where the licensee makes a false statement in the application for such license or where the licensee violates any provision of this chapter or any law applicable to the multiple dwelling. B. Conduct of hearing. Any such hearing may be held by the Building Department Administrator or by any Deputy of the Building Department. When holding any such hearing the Building Department Administrator or Deputy shall have power to take such testimony under oath as he or she may deem necessary and, when taking such testimony, shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and issue subpoenas requiring production before him or her of all books, records and papers which he or she may deem necessary.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-12 establishes a process by which a multiple dwelling license can be suspended or revoked by the Building Department Administrator. Grounds for such action include a licensee submitting false information on a license application or violating any provision of the chapter or applicable law governing the multiple dwelling. Before any suspension or revocation takes effect, the license holder must be given notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard at a formal hearing, which may include sworn testimony and the use of subpoenas.
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Under Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-12, operators of multiple dwellings who hold a license are expected to ensure that all information submitted in their license application is accurate and complete, and that they remain in ongoing compliance with the chapter's requirements and all applicable dwelling laws. A compliant operator takes care to respond promptly to any notice of hearing issued by the Building Department Administrator, as the hearing process includes the authority to compel witnesses and records under oath. Maintaining thorough and accurate records of the property's operations can be important in the event a hearing is convened.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-12 gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: a landlord's license to operate a multiple dwelling can be suspended or revoked if the landlord provided false information on the license application or is found to have violated applicable laws or chapter provisions. Tenants who believe their landlord may be in violation of the chapter's requirements can bring concerns to the Glen Cove Building Department, which has the authority to initiate a formal hearing process. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand how this provision may relate to conditions in their building.
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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