Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-11
Authorization for 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 determine compliance with this chapter, safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to enter, upon consent of the owner 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, or at such other time as may be necessary in an emergency, without consent of the owner, authorized agent and/or tenant for the purpose of performing the Code Enforcement Officer's duties under this chapter. Refusal to allow such an inspection by the owner of such dwelling may form the basis to make an application to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant.
Under Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-11, the Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to inspect rental dwelling units to assess whether they meet the standards set out in Chapter 196 and to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Inspections of occupied units generally require the occupant's consent, while inspections of unoccupied units generally require the owner's consent; however, emergency situations may allow entry without consent. If an owner refuses to permit an inspection, that refusal can serve as grounds for the Code Enforcement Officer to seek a court-issued search warrant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 196-11, a compliant property owner or manager in Cedarhurst generally cooperates with scheduled inspection requests from the Code Enforcement Officer and provides access to unoccupied units upon request. Operators who understand this provision recognize that refusing an inspection does not necessarily prevent one — it may instead prompt the Code Enforcement Officer to pursue a court-authorized search warrant. Maintaining open communication with the Code Enforcement Officer and keeping units in compliance with Chapter 196 is the approach typically associated with smooth inspection processes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 196-11 establishes that an occupied rental unit in Cedarhurst generally cannot be inspected without the occupant's consent, except in emergencies. Tenants who are aware of this provision understand that they have a recognized role in the inspection process and that their consent is ordinarily required before the Code Enforcement Officer may enter. Tenants with questions about how this provision applies to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 196 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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