Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 414 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 414-13
Search warrants authorized
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The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to make application to any court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of a search warrant, to be executed by a police officer, in order to conduct an inspection of any premises covered by this chapter where the owner or occupant refuses or fails to allow an inspection of the rental dwelling unit or premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter or a violation of the Multiple Residence Law , the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Residential Code of New York State, the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance, the Town of North Hempstead Code or the Village Code has occurred. The application for a search warrant shall, in all respects, comply with applicable laws of the State of New York.
Section 414-13 of Mineola's Code of Ordinances authorizes the village's Code Enforcement Officer to seek a court-issued search warrant when an owner or occupant refuses or fails to allow an inspection of a rental dwelling. The warrant, executed by a police officer, may be sought when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of the local rental code or related state and county fire, building, or residential codes has occurred. Any warrant application must comply fully with New York State law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 414-13, a landlord who declines to permit a scheduled inspection of a rental unit does not necessarily prevent that inspection from occurring — the Code Enforcement Officer may petition a court for a search warrant authorizing entry by a police officer. Operators who maintain properties in compliance with the Village Code, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and related regulations generally have less exposure to the circumstances that trigger a warrant application. Keeping records of completed inspections and promptly addressing cited conditions reflects the kind of cooperative posture that § 414-13 contemplates as the alternative to compelled entry.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 414-13 establishes a mechanism that can benefit tenants living in rental units where an owner refuses to allow code inspections — the Code Enforcement Officer may apply to a court for a search warrant to proceed with the inspection anyway. If a tenant believes conditions in their unit may violate the Village Code or related state and county codes, they may contact Mineola's Code Enforcement office to report concerns, which could support the reasonable-cause finding that § 414-13 requires. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help residents understand what options exist when an owner obstructs official inspections.
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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