Violation Improperly Issued on Collection Day

LVT Number: 8553

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving trash out at the curb. Landlord argued that the trash was properly left out for collection on a normal garbage collection day. The ALJ ruled against landlord, and fined landlord $50. Landlord appealed. This time, landlord submitted a supporting letter from a City Council member, and DOS admitted that the violation notice was improperly issued on a regular trash collection day. ECB ruled for landlord.

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving trash out at the curb. Landlord argued that the trash was properly left out for collection on a normal garbage collection day. The ALJ ruled against landlord, and fined landlord $50. Landlord appealed. This time, landlord submitted a supporting letter from a City Council member, and DOS admitted that the violation notice was improperly issued on a regular trash collection day. ECB ruled for landlord.

City of New York v. Puleo: ECB App. No. 16721 (8/11/93) [2-page document]

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