Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-31
Record of hearing
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The head of the code enforcement agency shall keep a summary of testimony and a copy of every relevant notice or order, the request for a hearing, entries of appearance, findings of fact, if any, and the final determination, and such record shall be maintained as a public record.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-31, the head of the code enforcement agency is required to compile and preserve a formal record for each hearing. This record must include a summary of testimony, copies of relevant notices or orders, the hearing request, entries of appearance, any findings of fact, and the final determination. All of these materials are designated as public records, meaning they are generally accessible to the public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in code enforcement proceedings in Newburgh should be aware that, under ch. 190 § 190-31, a comprehensive record of every hearing is compiled and retained by the code enforcement agency. This record—including notices, orders, findings of fact, and final determinations—is maintained as a public document. Compliant operators typically keep their own copies of all submitted materials and correspondence to cross-reference against the official record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-31, tenants have the right to know that hearing records—including testimony summaries, notices, orders, and final determinations—are maintained as public records by the code enforcement agency. This means tenants can generally request access to these documents, which may be useful when tracking the status of a code enforcement matter affecting their housing. Tenant-rights organizations in the Newburgh area can help explain how to obtain copies of these public records or how the documented findings may be relevant to a housing matter.
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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