Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-12
Inspection
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A. The Code Enforcement Officer or his agent shall be authorized and have the right, in the performance of his duties, to enter any premises in emergencies whenever he shall deem it necessary to protect the public interest. B. Owners, agents, operators, and occupants shall be responsible for providing access to all parts of the premises within their control to authorized personnel acting in the performance of their duties. In the event of refusal or failure to provide such access as herein provided, a warrant may be issued by a judge or acting judge of the City Court of the City of Canandaigua upon application of the Code Enforcement Officer.
Section 748-12 of Canandaigua's Code of Ordinances establishes the conditions under which the Code Enforcement Officer may enter rental premises. In emergencies, the officer may enter without prior arrangement when necessary to protect the public interest. For non-emergency inspections, all parties who control any part of the premises—owners, agents, operators, and occupants—are required to provide access to authorized personnel; if access is refused or not provided, the Code Enforcement Officer may seek a court-issued warrant from the City Court of Canandaigua.
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Under § 748-12, property owners and their agents or operators are obligated to provide access to all parts of the premises they control when the Code Enforcement Officer or authorized personnel arrive to perform their duties. Compliant operators typically maintain clear communication channels so that inspection requests can be accommodated promptly and without dispute. Refusing or failing to provide such access can trigger a warrant application to the City Court of Canandaigua, which may complicate the inspection process and the owner's standing with the city.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-12 places an access obligation on occupants as well as owners, meaning tenants who control any part of the premises are expected to allow authorized Code Enforcement personnel entry when they are performing their duties. In emergency situations, the Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to enter without prior notice, so tenants should be aware that this right exists under the ordinance. If questions arise about whether an inspection request is legitimate or whether proper procedures were followed, tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Canandaigua's code can help clarify what the ordinance requires.
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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