Kings Point, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-10
Authorization for inspections
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A. With the consent of the owner or anyone legally occupying the dwelling unit, the Superintendent is authorized to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the conditions of a dwelling unit, the rental building, and the premises upon which the said rental building is located, to safeguard the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public. B. The Superintendent is authorized to make application to the Village Justice Court for the issuance of a search warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any dwelling unit, residential building, and the premises upon which the residential building is located when neither the owner nor anyone legally occupying the dwelling unit consents to such an inspection and there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred. C. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to authorize the Superintendent to conduct an inspection of any dwelling unit, rental building, or premises, unless otherwise permitted by law, without the aforesaid consent or a search warrant issued by the Village Justice Court.
Kings Point Code ch. 122 § 122-10 establishes the conditions under which the Village Superintendent may inspect rental dwellings and their premises. Inspections may proceed with the voluntary consent of the owner or a lawful occupant; without that consent, the Superintendent must first obtain a search warrant from the Village Justice Court by demonstrating reasonable cause to believe a code violation has occurred. The provision explicitly bars any warrantless, non-consensual inspection unless separately authorized by law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kings Point Code ch. 122 § 122-10, property owners and managers who voluntarily allow the Superintendent access to a rental unit or building satisfy the consent requirement that enables a routine inspection to proceed. Operators who decline to consent should be aware that the Superintendent has a legal pathway to seek a search warrant from the Village Justice Court if reasonable cause of a violation exists. Maintaining properties in compliance with ch. 122 generally reduces the circumstances under which a warrant-based inspection would be sought.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kings Point Code ch. 122 § 122-10 gives lawful occupants a meaningful role in the inspection process: an inspector generally needs either the occupant's consent or a court-issued search warrant before entering a dwelling unit. Tenants who are uncertain whether an inspection request is properly authorized may wish to ask whether the Superintendent holds a search warrant from the Village Justice Court or is relying on owner consent. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York Village Code procedures can help occupants understand what options are available when questions arise about an inspection's legal basis.
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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