Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-42
Inspection
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The Village Board or designated official is authorized and directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine satisfactory compliance with this chapter. Said official shall be authorized to enter at a reasonable time upon any private property, except the manufactured home, for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this chapter.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-42 authorizes the Village Board or a designated official to conduct inspections of private property—excluding the interior of manufactured homes—at reasonable times to determine whether the relevant chapter's requirements are being met. The provision frames inspection as both a power and a duty, meaning the authority is not merely permissive but directed toward active enforcement. The rule sets a reasonableness standard for timing, which limits when such entries may occur.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-42, compliant property operators generally keep their premises accessible for official inspections conducted at reasonable times and maintain conditions that satisfy the chapter's standards. Operators who receive notice of an inspection typically cooperate with the designated official and ensure that relevant areas of the property—other than the interior of any manufactured home—are available for review. Keeping records of prior inspections and any corrective actions taken can support a showing of ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-42 establishes that residents have some protection from arbitrary entry, since inspections must occur at a 'reasonable time' and the interior of a manufactured home is explicitly excluded from the scope of authorized entry. Tenants who believe an inspection was conducted outside these parameters may raise that concern with the Village Board or the designated enforcement official. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other protections that may apply to their housing situation.
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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