Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-69
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The Housing Code Inspector shall keep official records of, but not limited to, registrations and reports filed, certificates issued, complaints received, inspections made, violations found, orders issued, and actions taken. Such records shall be public records, open to inspection during business hours. Copies or transcripts of such records shall be furnished upon written application and payment of any and all lawful fees.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-69 establishes that the Housing Code Inspector must maintain official records covering a broad range of administrative activity, including registrations, certificates, complaints, inspections, violations, orders, and actions taken. These records are designated as public records, meaning they are open for inspection during normal business hours. Members of the public may obtain copies or transcripts of these records by submitting a written request and paying any applicable fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 182 § 182-69, property owners and managers should be aware that records related to their properties—such as registrations filed, certificates issued, inspections conducted, and any violations or orders recorded—are maintained by the Housing Code Inspector and are accessible to the public. Compliant operators typically keep their own copies of filings and correspondence with the Inspector, since those same records may be reviewed by tenants, prospective buyers, or other parties. Familiarity with what is on file can help operators stay current with their compliance status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 182-69 of Auburn's Code of Ordinances gives the public the right to inspect Housing Code Inspector records during business hours, which can include complaint histories, inspection reports, violation findings, and orders issued for a given property. Tenants who want to understand the inspection or violation history of their housing may submit a written request and pay any lawful fees to obtain copies or transcripts of those records. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how to use this public-records access as part of a broader effort to understand housing conditions or support a complaint.
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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