North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 2-111
Application for search warrant authorized
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The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to make application to the District Court of Nassau County or other 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 article where the owner or occupant refuses or fails, after due notice by certified mail, to allow an inspection of the rental dwelling unit or premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this article or a violation of the Multiple Residence Law , the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance or the Town Code has occurred. The application for a search warrant shall, in all respects, comply with applicable laws of the State of New York.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-111, when an owner or occupant refuses or fails to allow an inspection of a rental dwelling after receiving certified mail notice, the Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to seek a search warrant from Nassau County District Court or another court of competent jurisdiction. The warrant, if issued, is executed by a police officer rather than the enforcement officer directly. This mechanism applies when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of the local code, the Multiple Residence Law, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance has occurred.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-111 generally cooperate with scheduled inspections of rental dwelling units to avoid triggering the warrant process. When a Code Enforcement Officer provides notice by certified mail requesting an inspection, compliant operators typically respond promptly and arrange access. Refusing or failing to respond to that notice can lead to a court-authorized search warrant executed by a police officer, which may draw additional scrutiny to the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-111 establishes a process that can result in a court-authorized inspection of a rental dwelling even when access has been denied, which may surface code violations affecting tenant health and safety. Tenants who are aware of conditions that may constitute violations under the Multiple Residence Law or local fire and building codes can contact the North Hempstead Code Enforcement Office to report concerns. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help residents understand how inspection and enforcement processes may relate to their living conditions.
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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