Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-16
Inspections
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A. In the event of conviction of violation of this chapter (§ 188-17 ) or revocation or nonrenewal of a permit (§ 188-18 ), the Code Enforcement Office shall cause inspections of the particular building or structure which was the subject of the violation, revocation or nonrenewal to be promptly made, to determine the condition of same and accessory structures located within the Village limits, and may issue notices or take such action as provided in this chapter and/or the Village Code, and may inspect more frequently. B. The Code Enforcement Officer or his designees are authorized to enter common areas at reasonable times for the purposes of conducting a visual inspection. If entry is refused or not obtained, the code official is authorized to pursue entry to the fullest extent authorized by law. C. Application of this section is subject to the limitations contained in § 188-25 .
Section 188-16 of Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 establishes when and how the Code Enforcement Office may inspect rental buildings. A conviction for a code violation or the revocation or nonrenewal of a rental permit triggers a prompt inspection of the affected building and any accessory structures within the Village limits. Code Enforcement Officers or their designees are also authorized to enter common areas at reasonable times for visual inspections, and if entry is refused, they may pursue access to the fullest extent the law allows. This section operates subject to the limitations set out in § 188-25.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 188-16, operators of rental properties in Horseheads should be aware that a permit revocation, nonrenewal, or conviction under ch. 188 will trigger a prompt inspection of the property and any accessory structures. Compliant operators generally keep common areas accessible to Code Enforcement Officers or their designees during reasonable hours and maintain records that demonstrate ongoing compliance with the Village Code. Being aware that inspections may occur more frequently following a violation or permit action helps operators stay prepared and avoid compounding issues.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 188-16 gives tenants in Horseheads an important assurance: when a landlord is convicted of a code violation or loses a rental permit, the Code Enforcement Office is required to promptly inspect the affected building, including accessory structures. Tenants can note that Code Enforcement Officers are authorized to inspect common areas at reasonable times, and the office may take action or issue notices based on what those inspections reveal. Tenants who have concerns about conditions in their building may contact the Village's Code Enforcement Office directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available under ch. 188.
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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