A person in receipt of a violation ticket for any offense under this subchapter may within seven calendar days of the service of the quality of life violation ticket (a) admit the violation and pay the fine in full satisfaction; or (b) deny the violation and request an appeal in writing before the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals free of charge. At the appeal, which shall be scheduled within 30 days of a request for appeal, the person shall have the right to provide information at that time including the right to question any witnesses. Only evidence relevant to the violation in question shall be considered and formal rules of evidence shall not apply. A ruling on the appeal shall occur not more than seven days after the appeal is heard.