Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-15
Application for search or administrative warrant authorized
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A. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the right to inspect the common areas of a two-family dwelling or multiple dwelling upon either: 1) the consent of a person in lawful possession of either the dwelling or a dwelling unit therein and who has permission to access the area in question pursuant to their lease; 2) the consent of the owner of the dwelling; or 3) upon the procurement of an administrative search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction to enable such inspection. B. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the right to inspect a dwelling unit in any rental building or structure upon either: 1) the consent of the person in lawful possession of that dwelling unit sought to be inspected and the consent of the owner; or 2) upon the procurement of an administrative search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction to enable such inspection. C. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized, on sworn affidavit stating the factual basis thereof, to make application to the Village of Johnson City or to such other court as may be deemed appropriate for the issuance of an administrative search warrant. The application for a search or administrative warrant shall, in all respects, comply with applicable laws of the State of New York and the United States.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-15 establishes the conditions under which the Code Enforcement Officer may inspect rental properties. For common areas of two-family or multiple dwellings, inspection is permitted with consent from someone in lawful possession who has lease-based access rights, with owner consent, or through a court-issued administrative search warrant. For individual dwelling units, both the tenant's consent and the owner's consent are required — or, alternatively, an administrative search warrant must be obtained from a court of competent jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 165-15, a compliant property owner or manager understands that the Code Enforcement Officer may inspect common areas with the owner's consent or with a valid administrative search warrant, and that inspections of individual dwelling units require both owner and tenant consent or a court-issued warrant. Operators generally maintain clear communication channels so that consent requests can be handled promptly and documented properly. Familiarity with this provision helps owners avoid misunderstandings about when and how inspections may lawfully proceed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-15 of Johnson City's Code of Ordinances provides that a Code Enforcement Officer cannot inspect your individual dwelling unit without either your consent and the owner's consent, or a valid administrative search warrant issued by a court. This means tenants have a recognized role in the inspection process and are not required to grant access to their unit based solely on an owner's permission. Tenants who have questions about whether an inspection request complies with § 165-15 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review applicable New York State law for further guidance.
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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