Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-24
Execution of inspection search warrant
Operative Text
A. In executing the inspection search warrant, Code Enforcement personnel authorized by the court to execute the warrant shall, before entry, make a reasonable effort to present his/her credentials, authority and purpose to an occupant or person in possession of the premises designated in the warrant and deliver a copy of the warrant to such person. B. When authorized in the warrant, a police officer may provide protection to the Code Enforcement personnel during the execution of the warrant. Absent such authorization, a police officer shall not accompany the Code Enforcement personnel and designated surveyors during the inspection of the interior portions of a building not open to the public. C. A warrant shall be executed within the time specified in the warrant.
Under Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 § 162-24, when Code Enforcement personnel carry out an inspection search warrant, they are required to make a reasonable effort to identify themselves, explain their authority and purpose, and provide a copy of the warrant to any occupant or person in possession before entering. A police officer may accompany Code Enforcement only if the warrant specifically authorizes it; otherwise, officers are barred from joining inspectors inside non-public areas of a building. The warrant itself must be executed within whatever time limit it specifies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to an inspection under § 162-24 can generally expect Code Enforcement personnel to present credentials and a copy of the warrant before entering. Compliant operators typically keep records of any warrant received, note the time limits stated on the face of the warrant, and document who was present during the inspection. Understanding that police accompaniment is restricted to situations expressly authorized by the warrant can help operators recognize whether an inspection is being conducted within the scope of § 162-24.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-24 gives occupants the right to receive credentials, a statement of authority and purpose, and a physical copy of the warrant before Code Enforcement enters. Tenants who believe an inspection was conducted without these steps, or that a police officer was present without warrant authorization, may have grounds to raise those procedural issues through appropriate channels, such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization or consulting with a housing attorney. Keeping notes on the date, time, and conduct of any inspection can be useful when pursuing any available remedies under § 162-24.
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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