Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-12
Application for search warrant
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The Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Brewster is authorized to make application to any court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of a search warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any premises covered by this chapter where the owner refuses or fails, after due notice by certified mail, to allow an inspection of its rental premises and where there is a reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter occurred. The application for a search warrant shall in all respects comply with the applicable laws of the State of New York.
Section 186-12 of Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 establishes a legal pathway for the Village's Code Enforcement Officer to obtain a court-issued search warrant when a rental property owner refuses or fails to permit an inspection after receiving certified mail notice. The warrant process is available when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of the chapter has occurred. Any warrant application must fully comply with applicable New York State law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 186-12, a compliant rental property operator in Brewster generally responds to certified mail inspection notices from the Code Enforcement Officer and provides access to the premises as required by ch. 186. Refusing or failing to allow an inspection after proper notice can trigger a court application for a search warrant, meaning access may ultimately be compelled through judicial process. Operators familiar with this provision typically maintain records of all correspondence with the Code Enforcement Officer regarding scheduled inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-12 of Brewster's ch. 186 means that even if a property owner refuses to let the Village inspect a rental unit, the Code Enforcement Officer has a legal mechanism to seek a court-ordered search warrant to proceed with that inspection. This provision helps ensure that suspected violations of the Village's rental regulations can still be investigated when an owner is uncooperative. Tenants who believe conditions in their rental unit may violate ch. 186 can contact the Village's Code Enforcement Office to report concerns, and may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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