Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-7
Grievance procedures
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A. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by any lawful discriminatory practice may, by himself or by his or her 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 sets forth the particulars thereof and contains such other information as may be requested by the Office. B. After the filing of the complaint, the Fair Housing Office shall make a prompt investigation in connection therewith. C. If, in his or her judgment, the circumstances so warrant, he or she may at any time after the filing of the complaint, endeavor to eliminate such discriminatory practice by conference, consolation and persuasion. D. In the case of failure to eliminate such discriminatory practices, the fair housing officer, in conjunction with the City Attorney of the City of Glen Cove, (may) issue an order to cease and desist such discriminatory practices and further initiate positive mechanisms to effectuate the intent of this chapter. E. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to limit or prohibit 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 such a situation, the fair housing officer is hereby empowered to place any and all of its material obtained through the investigation at the disposal of such governmental unit.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-7 establishes a formal grievance process for individuals who believe they have experienced unlawful housing discrimination. A verified complaint may be filed with the Fair Housing Office, which is then required to conduct a prompt investigation and may attempt to resolve the matter through conference and persuasion. If informal resolution fails, the fair housing officer, working with the City Attorney, may issue a cease-and-desist order and take further steps to enforce the chapter's intent. The provision also preserves the right of other government agencies to investigate independently and allows aggrieved parties to pursue remedies beyond this local process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Glen Cove should be aware that under ch. 139 § 139-7, any person who believes they have been subjected to unlawful discriminatory practices may file a verified complaint with the Fair Housing Office, triggering a formal investigation. Compliant operators generally maintain clear, consistent, and non-discriminatory policies in leasing, maintenance, and tenant interactions so that their practices can withstand scrutiny if a complaint is filed. If informal resolution efforts under this section do not resolve a complaint, the fair housing officer and City Attorney are empowered to issue cease-and-desist orders, making documented adherence to fair housing standards an important operational practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-7, individuals who believe they have experienced unlawful housing discrimination have the right to file a verified complaint—either personally or through an attorney—with the Glen Cove Fair Housing Office, which is obligated to investigate promptly. The provision also makes clear that pursuing a complaint through the Fair Housing Office does not foreclose other remedies, meaning aggrieved parties may simultaneously or alternatively seek relief through other governmental bodies of competent jurisdiction. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the full range of options available under this section and beyond.
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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