Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-5
Identification of inspectors
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Inspectors and authorized personnel of the Code Enforcement Department shall be supplied with official identification and, upon request, shall exhibit such identification when entering any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises.
Under Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-5, city inspectors and other authorized personnel from the Code Enforcement Department are required to carry official identification credentials. When entering any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or premises, they must show that identification if asked. This rule applies to all types of residential properties subject to code enforcement inspections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 176-5 of Hudson's housing code means that when a Code Enforcement Department inspector arrives at a rental property, the operator can expect that inspector to carry official credentials. Compliant property managers generally ask to see identification before granting entry, and they document the inspector's name and credentials as part of their records. Knowing this standard helps operators distinguish authorized inspectors from unauthorized visitors.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 176 § 176-5 of Hudson's Code of Ordinances, tenants have the right to ask any Code Enforcement Department inspector or authorized personnel to show official identification before entering their dwelling unit or rooming unit. If an individual claiming to be an inspector refuses to produce identification upon request, that refusal may be relevant to whether the entry was properly authorized. Tenants who have questions about their rights in this area can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or the Hudson Code Enforcement Department for general information.
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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