Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 123-11
Application for search warrant authorized
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The Chief Building Inspector and Village personnel who are engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter are authorized to make application for the issuance of a search warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any rental property where the owner, tenant, person, managing agent, or designee responsible for the maintenance, collection of rent, and/or operation of a rental property refuses or fails to allow an inspection of its premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred. The application for a search warrant shall in all respects comply with the applicable laws of the State of New York.
Under Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-11, village enforcement officials — including the Chief Building Inspector — are empowered to seek a court-issued search warrant when access to a rental property is denied and there is reasonable cause to believe a code violation has occurred. The warrant application process must comply with New York State law. This provision establishes a legal pathway for inspections to proceed even without voluntary cooperation from the property owner, tenant, or managing agent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-11 makes clear that refusing or failing to allow an inspection does not permanently block village enforcement officials from accessing a rental property. Compliant operators generally cooperate with scheduled inspections and maintain open communication with the Chief Building Inspector and village personnel to avoid the warrant process. Familiarity with the inspection requirements of Chapter 123 helps property owners and managers understand what access village officials may lawfully request.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 123-11 of Belle Terre's Code of Ordinances, tenants are among the parties whose refusal to allow an inspection can trigger a search warrant application by village officials. This means that even a tenant's withholding of access does not necessarily prevent an inspection from occurring if reasonable cause of a violation exists. Tenants who have questions about their rights during an inspection process may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with New York housing law.
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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