Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-33
Identification of inspectors
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Inspectors and authorized personnel of the Code Enforcement Agency shall be supplied with official identification and upon request shall exhibit such identification when entering any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-33, inspectors and other authorized personnel from the Code Enforcement Agency are required to carry official identification when conducting inspections of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units, or other premises. When someone at the property requests to see that identification, the inspector must present it before or upon entry. This rule establishes a baseline standard of accountability for government-authorized inspections of residential properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-33, property owners and managers can expect that any Code Enforcement Agency inspector arriving at a dwelling or rooming unit will carry official identification. A compliant operator generally acknowledges the inspector's credentials when presented and facilitates access once identification has been verified upon request. Keeping a record of inspector names, badge numbers, and visit dates is a practice commonly followed by property managers to maintain accurate inspection logs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-33 of the Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances gives occupants the right to ask any Code Enforcement Agency inspector or authorized personnel to show official identification before entering a dwelling unit or rooming unit. If an individual claiming to be an inspector cannot produce such identification upon request, tenants have grounds to question the legitimacy of the entry. Tenant-rights organizations in the Poughkeepsie area can provide general information about what options may be available when this or related provisions appear to have been disregarded.
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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