Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-54
Requests for hearing
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Any person affected by any notice of violation issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, except as provided for in § 149-46 of this article, or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, may request and shall be granted a hearing before the Commissioner, provided that such person shall file in the office of the Commissioner a written request for such hearing, setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor, designating the person and his address upon whom orders may be served and setting forth the reasons why such notice of violation should be modified or withdrawn. If this request is filed within five days after the service of notice of violation, compliance with such notice of violation shall not be required while the hearing is pending.
Section 149-54 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 149, establishes a formal process by which anyone affected by a housing-code violation notice may challenge that notice. The person must submit a written request to the Commissioner's office that briefly explains the grounds for the challenge, provides a contact address for service of orders, and states why the violation notice should be modified or withdrawn. If the written request is filed within five days of receiving the violation notice, the person is not required to comply with the notice while the hearing remains pending.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 149-54 of Mount Vernon Code Chapter 149, property owners or managers who receive a notice of violation have the option to contest it by filing a timely written hearing request with the Commissioner's office. Compliant operators generally keep records of when violation notices are served so they can track the five-day filing window and prepare a clear written statement of their grounds for challenging the notice. Operators who file within that five-day period are generally not required to take corrective action on the contested notice until the hearing process concludes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-54 of Mount Vernon Code Chapter 149 gives any person affected by a housing-code violation notice — which can include tenants in certain circumstances — the right to request a hearing before the Commissioner. To exercise this right, a written request must be filed with the Commissioner's office within five days of receiving the notice, including a brief explanation of why the notice should be changed or withdrawn and a valid address for receiving orders. Tenants who believe a violation notice affects their housing situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how this hearing process applies to their circumstances.
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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