Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-59
Inspections
Operative Text
A. The Housing Code Inspector and his or her representatives shall be authorized, in the performance of their duties, to conduct inspections of premises, or parts of premises, at such times and in such manner as the Housing Code Inspector may find convenient or necessary, with the consent of the person in possession or occupancy. B. If admission is refused or cannot be obtained from the person in possession or occupancy, the Housing Code Inspector or his or her representatives shall be authorized to obtain a warrant to make an inspection, provided reasonable or probable cause is shown. C. In case of an emergency, the Housing Code Inspector or his or her representatives may, without a warrant, enter any premises, or parts of premises, to inspect the same, at any time, without the permission of the person in possession or occupancy.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-59 establishes the conditions under which the Housing Code Inspector may enter and inspect residential premises. Routine inspections generally require the consent of whoever is in possession or occupancy, but if consent is refused, the Inspector may seek a court-issued warrant upon showing reasonable or probable cause. In genuine emergencies, the Inspector may enter without either consent or a warrant at any time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 182-59, compliant property owners and managers typically cooperate with scheduled or requested inspections by the Housing Code Inspector, allowing access at mutually convenient times. Operators should be aware that refusing entry does not permanently block an inspection — it triggers the warrant process, which can result in a court-authorized entry. Maintaining accessible, well-documented properties and responding promptly to inspection requests reflects standard practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 182-59 means that, as a person in possession or occupancy, your consent is ordinarily required before the Housing Code Inspector enters your unit for a routine inspection. If you refuse entry, the Inspector must obtain a judicial warrant before proceeding, giving you a degree of procedural protection. In a declared emergency, however, the Inspector may enter without your permission or a warrant; tenants who have questions about whether an inspection was conducted properly under this provision may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service.
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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