Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 § 143-7
Procedures for complaints
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A. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice may, by himself or by his attorney, make, sign and file with the Office 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 shall set forth the particulars thereof and contain such other information as may be requested by the Office. B. After the filing of the complaint, the Office shall make a prompt investigation in connection therewith. C. If, in the judgment of the Office, the circumstances so warrant, it may, at any time after the filing of the complaint, endeavor to eliminate such discriminatory practice by conference, conciliation and persuasion. D. 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 Office is hereby empowered to place any and all of its material obtained through the investigation at the disposal of such other governmental unit.
Section 143-7 of Gloversville's Code of Ordinances establishes the process for filing and investigating complaints about unlawful discriminatory practices in housing. Any aggrieved person or their attorney may file a verified written complaint with the Office, detailing the alleged violation and the parties involved. Once a complaint is filed, the Office is required to investigate promptly and may attempt to resolve the matter through conference, conciliation, and persuasion. The provision also makes clear that this local process does not prevent other government agencies from conducting their own investigations, and the Office may share its findings with those agencies.
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Under § 143-7, property owners and managers who are named in a complaint filed with the Office can expect a prompt investigation to follow. Compliant operators generally maintain clear records of their rental practices and communications, which can be relevant if the Office reaches out during an investigation or conciliation process. Because the provision also allows other governmental units to investigate simultaneously, operators may find themselves in contact with more than one agency regarding the same complaint.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 143-7 gives tenants and other aggrieved individuals the right to file a verified complaint with the Gloversville Office if they believe they have experienced an unlawful discriminatory practice. A complaint can be filed personally or through an attorney, and must identify the alleged violator and describe the specific circumstances of the discrimination. Importantly, § 143-7 preserves the right to pursue remedies through other governmental bodies as well, so tenants may wish to explore options with tenant-rights organizations or other agencies of competent jurisdiction in addition to the local Office.
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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