East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-12
Application for search warrant authorized
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The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized, on sworn affidavit stating the factual bases therefor, to make application to the Court of the Town/Village of East Rochester or to such other court as may be deemed appropriate for the issuance of a search warrant to be executed by a police officer, in order to conduct an inspection of any premises covered by this chapter where the owner or occupant refuses or fails, after due notice by certified mail, to allow an inspection of the rental dwelling unit or premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter or a violation of the Multiple Residence Law , the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or the Code of the Town/Village of East Rochester exists. The application for a search warrant shall, in all respects, comply with applicable laws of the State of New York.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 § 144-12 establishes a legal pathway for the Code Enforcement Officer to seek a court-issued search warrant when a property owner or occupant refuses or fails to allow an inspection of a rental dwelling after receiving certified mail notice. The warrant application must be supported by a sworn affidavit describing the factual basis for the request and must comply with New York State law. A warrant may be sought when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of the local code, the Multiple Residence Law, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or the East Rochester Code exists.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 144 § 144-12, property owners and managers who decline or fail to respond to an inspection request delivered by certified mail may face a court-authorized search warrant executed by a police officer. Operators who maintain open communication with the Code Enforcement Officer and accommodate scheduled inspections generally avoid the escalation to warrant proceedings. Keeping records of inspection notices and responses is a practice commonly associated with compliant property management under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 144-12 of East Rochester's Code of Ordinances gives the Code Enforcement Officer a formal mechanism to obtain a search warrant when an inspection of a rental unit is being blocked, which can help ensure that potential code violations affecting tenant health and safety are investigated. Tenants who believe conditions in their unit may violate the local code, the Multiple Residence Law, or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code may contact the Code Enforcement Officer to report concerns. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help renters understand how inspection and enforcement processes under this chapter may relate to their situation.
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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