Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 431 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 431-14
Inspections
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A. The agency and its representatives shall be authorized, in the performance of their duties, to conduct inspections of premises, or parts of premises, at such times and in such manner as the agency may find convenient or necessary, with the consent of the person in possession or occupancy. B. If admission is refused or cannot be obtained from the person in possession or occupancy, the agency or its representatives shall be authorized to obtain a warrant to make an inspection, provided reasonable or probable cause is shown. C. In case of an emergency, the agency or its representatives may, without a warrant, enter any premises, or parts of premises, to inspect the same, at any time, without the permission of the person in possession or occupancy.
Section 431-14 of Island Park's Code of Ordinances establishes the conditions under which the designated agency may inspect rental premises. Routine inspections generally require the consent of whoever is in possession or occupancy, but if that consent is refused, the agency may seek a court-issued warrant upon showing reasonable or probable cause. In genuine emergencies, the agency is permitted to enter and inspect without either consent or a warrant, at any time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 431-14, a compliant property owner or manager typically cooperates with scheduled or announced inspections by the agency, since consent is the standard mechanism for routine entry. If access is denied, the agency has a legal pathway to obtain a warrant, so refusing entry does not permanently prevent an inspection. Operators generally keep records of any inspection visits and maintain open communication with the agency to avoid escalation to warrant proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 431-14 gives tenants in possession the right to consent to — or withhold consent from — routine agency inspections of their unit. If a tenant refuses entry, the agency must obtain a warrant backed by reasonable or probable cause before proceeding, which provides a procedural safeguard. The emergency-entry exception is narrow; tenants who believe an entry was improper under § 431-14 may wish to document the circumstances and consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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