§ 10-06 Hearing.
RCNY § 10-06
(a)When HPD has determined in accordance with 28 RCNY § 10-05(d) that there is reasonable cause to believe that harassment occurred at the property during the inquiry period, HPD shall schedule a hearing before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings at which the applicant will have an opportunity to challenge such determination.
(b)HPD shall serve a notice of hearing by regular mail upon the applicant and any other individual or entity as determined by HPD. Such notice shall state the date, time, and location of hearing and shall inform the applicant that he or she may be represented by counsel and may present witnesses and other evidence.
(c)Upon conclusion of such hearing, the hearing officer shall make a report and recommendation to the Commissioner whether an application should be granted or denied.
(d)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this section or these rules, an applicant may waive its right to a hearing before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
