Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-47
Inspection
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A. Inspectors shall be authorized and have the right, in the performance of their duties, to enter any premises during normal business hours and in emergencies whenever necessary to protect the public interest. B. Owners, agents, operators, and occupants shall be responsible for providing access to all parts of the premises within their control to authorized agency personnel acting in the performance of their duties.
Under Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-47, authorized inspectors may enter rental premises during normal business hours and, in emergency situations, at any time when the public interest requires it. The rule places a corresponding duty on owners, agents, operators, and occupants to allow agency personnel access to all parts of the property that are within their control. This provision establishes both the scope of inspector authority and the access obligations of everyone connected to the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 156-47 of the Fallsburg Code means that compliant property owners and managers generally ensure that authorized agency inspectors can reach all areas of the premises they control during normal business hours without obstruction. In an emergency, access must be provided regardless of the hour. Operators typically maintain clear records of who manages each part of a property so that the correct person can facilitate entry when inspectors arrive.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 156-47, occupants share in the obligation to provide access to the portions of the premises within their control when authorized agency personnel arrive to perform their duties. Tenants who have questions about the scope of an inspection or whether personnel are properly authorized may wish to ask for identification and documentation of the inspector's authority before granting entry. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Fallsburg's housing code can help occupants understand what access obligations apply to them and what protections exist during the inspection process.
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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