Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-80
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A. Right to review. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Housing Board of Review may seek relief therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction, as provided by the laws of the state. B. Time limit for instituting action. Such action shall be instituted within 30 days from the time any order or determination of the Housing Board of Review becomes final.
Section 210-80 of Ithaca's Code of Ordinances establishes that any individual who disagrees with a decision made by the Housing Board of Review has the right to challenge that decision in a court of competent jurisdiction under New York State law. This right of judicial review is time-sensitive: any legal action must be filed within 30 days of the Housing Board of Review's order or determination becoming final. The provision does not create a new substantive right but rather defines the procedural pathway and deadline for contesting Board decisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 210-80, property owners or managers who receive an adverse ruling from the Housing Board of Review should be aware that the window to seek judicial review is strictly limited to 30 days from the date the Board's order or determination becomes final. Operators who wish to contest a Board decision generally document the exact date the ruling is finalized and consult qualified legal counsel promptly to evaluate whether court action is appropriate. Tracking these deadlines carefully is a standard part of managing compliance with Ithaca's housing regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 210-80 gives tenants and other aggrieved parties the right to seek relief in court if they believe the Housing Board of Review has issued an incorrect or unfair decision. This judicial review option must be pursued within 30 days of the Board's order becoming final, making it important to understand when that finality date occurs. Tenants who believe a Board ruling has harmed them may wish to contact a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand what options exist within that timeframe.
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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