Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-10
Access to premises
Operative Text
A. The chief officer or his designated representative, upon presenting himself for the purpose of making an inspection, shall exhibit proper identification and state the purpose of his business on the premises. The chief officer or his designated representative, with the permission of either the owner, operator, agent or occupant thereof, is then authorized to enter, examine and survey the dwelling, dwelling unit or premises in the discharge of his official duties. The inspection shall be made in such a manner so as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession thereof. B. No person shall refuse to permit any officer or employee of the bureau or the Department of Health fully and freely to inspect any and all premises and no person shall molest or resist any officer or employee of the bureau or the Department of Health in the discharge of his duty. C. Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit or premises shall give the owner or his operator, agent or employee access to any part of the said dwelling, dwelling unit or premises at any reasonable hour for the purpose of making repairs or alterations which are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of the Uniform Code or any lawful order issued pursuant thereto.
Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-10 establishes a framework governing access to residential premises for inspection and repair purposes. Authorized inspectors must identify themselves and explain their purpose before entering, and entry requires permission from an owner, operator, agent, or occupant. Separately, occupants are required to allow owners or their representatives into the dwelling at reasonable hours when access is needed to make repairs or alterations required by the Uniform Code or a lawful order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 332-10, compliant property owners and operators generally ensure that any authorized representative they send to a dwelling for repairs or alterations arrives at a reasonable hour and is prepared to explain the purpose of the visit. Owners also typically cooperate with bureau or Department of Health inspectors who present proper identification and state their purpose, rather than obstructing or refusing access. Maintaining clear communication with occupants about the timing and reason for entry is consistent with the access standards this section establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 332-10 gives occupants a role in the inspection process: inspectors must show identification and state their purpose, and entry is conditioned on permission from the occupant or another authorized party. At the same time, the provision requires occupants to allow owner-side access at reasonable hours for repairs needed to comply with the Uniform Code, meaning that right of access runs in both directions. Tenants who have questions about whether an access request meets the standards set out in § 332-10 may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant municipal office for general guidance.
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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