Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-49
Inspection
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A. Inspectors shall be authorized and have the right, in the performance of their duties, to enter any premises during normal business hours and in emergencies whenever 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 agency personnel acting in the performance of their duties.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-49 establishes the conditions under which authorized inspectors may enter rental premises. During normal business hours, inspectors have the right to enter any premises to carry out their duties, and in emergency situations they may enter whenever necessary to protect the public interest. The provision also places a corresponding obligation on all parties with control over the property — owners, agents, operators, and occupants — to provide inspectors with access to all areas within their control.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-49, compliant property owners and managers generally ensure that authorized agency personnel can access all parts of the premises during normal business hours without obstruction. Operators typically maintain clear lines of communication with agents and tenants so that access can be coordinated smoothly when inspectors arrive. Keeping records of inspection visits and ensuring that all parties with control over any portion of the property understand their access obligations is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-49 makes clear that occupants, along with owners and operators, share responsibility for providing access to authorized inspectors for areas within their control. Tenants generally have the right to verify that anyone seeking entry is an authorized agency inspector before granting access. If questions arise about whether an inspection was conducted properly or access was improperly demanded, tenants may consider consulting a local tenant-rights organization or reviewing the full ordinance for additional context.
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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