Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-70
Application for search warrants
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At the request of the BDA, the City Attorney is authorized to make application to Glen Cove City Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of a search warrant, to be executed by a police officer, in order to conduct an inspection of any premises believed to be subject to the registry jurisdiction of this article. The BDA may seek a search warrant whenever the owner or occupant fails to allow inspection of any rental dwelling unit where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this article or a violation of the New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance or this City Code has occurred after due notice has been sent by ordinary United States mail. The application for a search warrant shall in all respects comply with applicable laws of the State of New York.
Section 168-70 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances establishes a legal mechanism by which city officials can obtain a court-issued search warrant to inspect rental properties. When an owner or occupant refuses to allow an inspection and there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of the rental registry rules, the New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance, or the City Code has occurred, the Building Department Authority (BDA) can ask the City Attorney to seek a warrant from Glen Cove City Court or another court of competent jurisdiction. The warrant, once issued, is executed by a police officer, and the entire application process must comply with New York State law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 168-70, property owners and managers who refuse inspection access to rental dwelling units risk triggering a formal search warrant process initiated by the BDA through the City Attorney. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to inspection notices sent by ordinary U.S. mail and coordinate access to their units, avoiding the need for court intervention. Maintaining open communication with the BDA and keeping rental units in compliance with the applicable fire prevention and building codes is the approach that typically keeps the warrant process from being invoked.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-70 grants city authorities the ability to inspect rental dwelling units even over an owner's objection, which can serve as a tool for uncovering code violations that affect tenant health and safety. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed violations of the New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance, or the City Code may contact the BDA to report conditions, potentially prompting an inspection under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Glen Cove's rental registry rules can help residents understand what options are generally available when landlords resist inspections.
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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