Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-11
Inspections
Operative Text
The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to make, or cause to be made, inspections to determine the condition of rental dwelling units to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to enter, upon consent of the owner of the unit if the unit is unoccupied, or upon consent of the occupant if the unit is occupied, any rental dwelling unit and the premises in which the same is located, at any reasonable time during the daylight hours, or at such other time as may be necessary in an emergency, without consent of the owner, agent and/or tenant for the purpose of performing his duties under this chapter.
Under Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-11, the Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to inspect rental dwelling units to assess conditions affecting public health, safety, and welfare. For occupied units, entry generally requires the occupant's consent, while entry into unoccupied units generally requires the owner's consent. In genuine emergencies, the Code Enforcement Officer may enter without obtaining consent from the owner, agent, or tenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-11 authorizes the Code Enforcement Officer to inspect rental properties, and compliant operators typically cooperate with scheduled inspections during daylight hours. When a unit is unoccupied, the owner or their agent is the relevant party whose consent is sought before entry. Maintaining records of inspection requests and responses is a common practice among property managers operating under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-11, an occupant's consent is generally required before the Code Enforcement Officer may enter an occupied rental unit during a non-emergency inspection. Tenants who believe an entry occurred without proper consent or outside the conditions described in this section may consider documenting the circumstances and reaching out to the Brewster Code Enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding the distinction between routine inspections and emergency entries described in § 186-11 can help tenants recognize when standard consent requirements apply.
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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