Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 159 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 159-11
Inspections
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A. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to make, or cause to be made, inspections, from time to time, to determine the condition of rental dwelling units and to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to enter, upon consent of the owner or occupant, any rental dwelling unit and the premises in which the same is located at any reasonable time during daylight hours or at such other time as may be necessary in an emergency without consent of the owner or occupant for the purpose of performing his duties under this chapter. It shall be a condition of each rental occupancy permit, expressly stated therein, that the Code Enforcement Officer shall have the right to inspect each permitted rental dwelling unit during the term of the permit in accordance herewith, for the purpose of performing his duties under this chapter. B. The Building Inspector and/or Code Enforcement Officers and any of their designees shall have the right to inspect all or any part of the rental dwelling, including any unit or apartment or entire multiple residence, except that the owner, agent, or person in charge thereof shall have the right to insist upon the procurement of a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction by said official in order to enable such inspection. The officials charged with conducting the housing inspection pursuant to this chapter shall be required to obtain a search warrant whenever an owner, agent, or person in charge refuses to permit a warrantless inspection of the premises after having been advised that he or she has a constitutional right to refuse entry of the officials without a search warrant.
Section 159-11 of Castleton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances establishes the authority and process for inspecting rental dwelling units. The Code Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector may enter rental properties during reasonable daylight hours—or at any time in an emergency—to assess health, safety, and welfare conditions, but only with the owner's or occupant's consent under normal circumstances. Owners, agents, or occupants retain a constitutional right to refuse warrantless entry, at which point officials are required to obtain a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction before proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 159-11, compliant rental property operators generally understand that consent to periodic inspections is a stated condition of each rental occupancy permit. Operators who are aware of this provision typically cooperate with scheduled daylight-hours inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector, while also knowing they retain the right to require a search warrant before allowing entry. Keeping rental units in good condition and maintaining open communication with the Code Enforcement Officer are practices commonly associated with smooth permit compliance under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 159-11 affects tenants because inspections of their dwelling units may occur during the term of the rental occupancy permit, and the Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to enter with the occupant's consent during reasonable daylight hours. Tenants should be aware that they, like owners, hold a constitutional right to refuse warrantless entry—officials must advise them of this right and, if entry is refused, must obtain a search warrant. Tenants who have concerns about how inspections are being conducted under this provision may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full text of ch. 159 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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