Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-12
Inspection search warrant application
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A. Code Enforcement personnel shall apply for a search warrant after notice of intent to conduct an inspection has been given or if the person notified does not allow, fails to schedule or unduly delays or hinders the inspection. B. The application for a warrant shall be in writing and contain the following information: (1) The name of the court to which it is addressed; (2) The name of the Code Enforcement personnel; (3) The date of the application; (4) Indicate that an inspection is required under this chapter for the issuance of a rental registration certificate; (5) Describe the limited nature and purpose of the inspection and the manner in which the inspection is to be conducted; (6) Identify the premises to be entered and inspected in sufficient detail and particularity so that Code Enforcement personnel executing the warrant may readily ascertain the premises; (7) For cases where prior notice of intent to conduct an inspection is required, the application should contain specific information showing how and when the notice was given, which most recent notice shall have been given within 90 days of the application for a warrant, and how the inspection has not been allowed, has not been scheduled or has been unduly delayed or hindered by the person notified; (8) Request that the court issue a warrant directing an inspection of the subject premises for civil enforcement purposes only which may include the photographing or recording of the physical conditions found on the property, subject to such limitations and restrictions as may be directed by the court; and (9) The application shall be subscribed and sworn to by the applicant before a Commissioner of Deeds or a notary public.
Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-12 establishes the process by which Code Enforcement personnel must seek a court-issued search warrant to carry out a rental property inspection. A warrant application is triggered when a property owner or occupant refuses, fails to schedule, or unreasonably delays an inspection after receiving proper notice. The written application must meet specific formal requirements—including identifying the premises, describing the inspection's limited civil-enforcement purpose, and being sworn before a notary or Commissioner of Deeds—and any prior notice relied upon must have been given within 90 days of the application.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-12, Code Enforcement personnel are authorized to pursue a court-issued inspection warrant when a property owner or manager does not cooperate with a scheduled inspection needed for rental registration certification. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to inspection notices, schedule access within a reasonable timeframe, and avoid conduct that could be characterized as undue delay or hindrance. Failing to engage with the inspection process can result in a formal warrant application being filed with a court, which may include documentation of the owner's non-cooperation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-12 is part of the rental registration framework, meaning inspections conducted under it are tied to a landlord's obligation to obtain and maintain a rental registration certificate. Tenants should be aware that if an inspection is being sought for civil enforcement purposes, any court-issued warrant limits the scope of that inspection to what is described in the application. Tenants who have questions about how this inspection process may affect their housing situation can consult a local tenant-rights organization or seek general guidance from a housing attorney familiar with Ossining's rental regulations.
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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