Babylon Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 153 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 153-9
Search warrant applications
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The Building Inspector of the Town of Babylon or his designated representative is authorized to make application to the District Court of Suffolk County for the issuance of a search warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any premises covered by this article where the owner refuses or fails to allow an inspection of its rental premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this article has occurred. The application for a search warrant shall in all respects comply with the applicable laws of the State of New York.
Section 153-9 of Babylon Town's Code of Ordinances establishes a legal pathway for the Town of Babylon to inspect rental properties even when an owner refuses access. Specifically, the Building Inspector—or an authorized representative—may seek a search warrant from the District Court of Suffolk County when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of the article has occurred. The warrant application must comply fully with applicable New York State law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 153-9, a property owner who refuses or fails to allow an inspection of rental premises does not necessarily prevent that inspection from occurring—the Building Inspector of the Town of Babylon is empowered to pursue a court-issued search warrant through the District Court of Suffolk County. Operators who maintain open communication with the Building Inspector and permit lawful inspections generally avoid the circumstances that trigger a warrant application. Keeping records of inspection requests and responses is a practice commonly associated with compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 153-9 provides a mechanism that supports the enforcement of rental housing standards in Babylon Town: if an owner blocks an inspection, the Building Inspector can seek a search warrant to proceed. This means that an owner's refusal to cooperate with inspectors does not necessarily shield a property from scrutiny, which can be relevant to tenants who believe conditions on their premises may violate the article. Tenants who have concerns about uninspected or potentially non-compliant rental conditions may find it useful to contact the Babylon Town Building Department or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options exist under this provision.
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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