Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-71
Records and searches
Operative Text
All records of the Building Inspector's Department shall be public. Upon request, the Department shall make a search and issue a certificate of any of its records, including violations or the absence of any violations, upon payment of a fee as set by resolution of the Town Board and as set forth in Chapter 106 , Fees.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-71, all records held by the Building Inspector's Department are designated as public records. Any person may request a search of those records, and the Department is required to issue a certificate reflecting what the search found—whether violations exist or do not exist—after the applicable fee is paid. The fee amount is established by resolution of the Town Board and is listed in Chapter 106, Fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers dealing with Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-71 should be aware that building inspection records, including any recorded violations against a property, are accessible to the public on request. Compliant operators typically stay current on their violation status, since prospective buyers, tenants, or lenders may request a certificate of record search at any time. Knowing the fee schedule under Chapter 106, Fees, helps operators anticipate the cost of obtaining official documentation of a property's compliance history.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-71 gives members of the public the right to request a formal search of Building Inspector's Department records and receive a certificate showing any violations—or the absence of violations—on a property. Tenants can use this provision to obtain official documentation about a rental property's inspection and violation history, which may be relevant when evaluating housing conditions. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how such records might be used, and the applicable fee is set out in Chapter 106, Fees.
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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