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What is NYC RCNY § 10-07?

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(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 and a hearing has been held before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings in accordance with 28 RCNY § 10-06, the Commissioner shall re

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§ 10-07 Final Determination.

RCNY § 10-07

(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 and a hearing has been held before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings in accordance with 28 RCNY § 10-06, the Commissioner shall review the report and recommendation of the hearing officer and make a final determination to grant or deny the application.

(b)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 and the applicant has waived its right to a hearing before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings in accordance with 28 RCNY § 10-06(d), the Commissioner shall make a final determination to grant or deny the application.

(c)When HPD has determined in accordance with 28 RCNY § 10-05(e) that DHCR or a court having jurisdiction has found that there has been harassment, unlawful eviction, or arson at the property during the inquiry period, the Commissioner shall make a final determination to grant or deny the application. In such event, HPD may combine the initial determination pursuant to 28 RCNY § 10-05 and the final determination pursuant to this section into a single document.

(d)HPD shall provide the applicant with written notice of the final determination.

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