Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-12
Right of entry
Operative Text
The Building Inspector or his representative or any duly authorized City representative, upon the showing of proper credentials and in the discharge of his duties, may enter upon any building, structure or premises at any reasonable hour or, in any emergency, at any hour whatsoever, and no person shall interfere with or prevent such entry.
Schenectady Code ch. 167 § 167-12 grants the Building Inspector and other authorized city representatives the authority to enter any building, structure, or premises during reasonable hours for routine inspections, and at any hour when an emergency exists. Entry is conditioned on the official presenting proper credentials. Once those conditions are met, no person may obstruct or block the official's access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Schenectady Code ch. 167 § 167-12, compliant property owners and managers generally allow credentialed city inspectors to enter the property during reasonable hours without resistance. In an emergency, that access extends to any hour of the day or night. Operators familiar with this provision typically ensure that neither they nor their agents interfere with an authorized inspection visit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Schenectady Code ch. 167 § 167-12 establishes that city inspectors have a right of entry when they display proper credentials, but the provision also implicitly reflects that inspections are a formal, credentialed process — not an open-ended right for uncredentialed individuals. Tenants who have questions about whether an entry was properly authorized may wish to document the visit and contact a local tenant-rights organization or the City of Schenectady for guidance. Understanding this provision can also be relevant context if a dispute arises over access or inspection practices.
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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