East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-11
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, morals and welfare of the public. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to enter, upon consent of the owner or occupant and upon notice to the owner, any rental dwelling unit and the premises in which the same is located, for the purpose of performing his duties under this chapter, at any reasonable time during daylight hours or at such other time as may be necessary in an emergency and only for the purposes of that emergency without the consent of the owner or occupant. 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. No rental permit shall be issued or continued where an inspection discloses that the dwelling is unfit for human habitation or where conditions exist therein which are dangerous to the health, safety or welfare of the occupant thereof or of the residents of the municipality. Such conditions may include but are not limited to those which create a fire hazard, danger of accident or casualty, lack of adequate ventilation, lack of light or sanitary facilities, dilapidation, disrepair or structural defects, uncleanliness and the like.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 § 144-11 establishes a framework under which the Code Enforcement Officer may periodically inspect rental dwelling units to assess their condition and protect public health, safety, and welfare. Entry generally requires the owner's or occupant's consent and advance notice to the owner, though emergency access without consent is permitted when limited to the scope of that emergency. Rental permits cannot be issued or maintained for units found unfit for human habitation or that present conditions dangerous to occupants or the broader community, including fire hazards, structural defects, inadequate ventilation, or lack of sanitary facilities.
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Under § 144-11, compliant rental property operators in East Rochester generally maintain their units in a condition that would pass periodic Code Enforcement Officer inspections — meaning they address fire hazards, structural defects, ventilation issues, and sanitation concerns proactively. Because the right of inspection is a stated condition of every rental occupancy permit, operators typically cooperate with scheduled inspections conducted during daylight hours after proper notice. Landlords who allow conditions that render a unit unfit for human habitation risk having their rental permit denied or revoked under this provision.
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Section 144-11 of East Rochester's Code of Ordinances gives tenants an interest in knowing that their rental unit is subject to periodic inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer, and that a permit cannot lawfully be issued or continued for a unit found unfit for human habitation. Tenants who believe their unit has dangerous conditions — such as fire hazards, structural defects, or inadequate sanitation — may consider contacting the East Rochester Code Enforcement Office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a unit may not meet the habitability standards described in this provision.
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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