North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 2-110
Inspections
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The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the condition of rental dwelling units. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to enter, upon consent of the owner if the unit is unoccupied or upon consent of the occupant if the unit is occupied, any rental dwelling unit and the premises in which the same is located, at the reasonable time or at such other time as may be necessary in an emergency for the purpose of performing duties under this article.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-110, the town's Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to inspect rental dwelling units to assess their condition. Entry into an unoccupied unit requires the owner's consent, while entry into an occupied unit requires the occupant's consent. Inspections must occur at reasonable times, except in emergencies where entry may happen outside normal hours.
Plain English — not legal advice.
North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-110 authorizes the Code Enforcement Officer to inspect rental properties, and compliant operators generally cooperate by providing consent for entry into unoccupied units when requested. Maintaining rental units in good condition and being responsive to inspection requests are practices associated with smooth compliance under this article. Operators typically keep records of any inspection visits and communications with the Code Enforcement Officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-110, an occupied rental unit may only be entered by the Code Enforcement Officer with the occupant's consent, meaning tenants hold a meaningful role in the inspection process. Tenants who have concerns about the condition of their unit or believe an inspection is warranted may contact the North Hempstead Code Enforcement Office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing rules can help explain what options are generally available when questions arise about this provision.
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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