Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-81
Access by owner or operator
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Every occupant of a residential structure or premises shall give the owner or operator thereof or his agent or employee access to any part of such structure or its premises at reasonable times and in emergencies at any time for the purpose of making necessary inspections, repairs or alterations so as to comply with the provisions of this Part 3 .
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-81 establishes a mutual-access framework for residential properties: occupants are required to allow owners, operators, or their authorized representatives into any part of the dwelling or its grounds. Access during normal hours must occur at 'reasonable times,' while genuine emergencies permit entry at any hour. The purpose of such access is limited to inspections, repairs, or alterations needed to bring the property into compliance with the applicable housing code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-81, compliant operators generally schedule non-emergency entry at times that are reasonable given the occupant's circumstances, and they communicate the purpose of the visit in advance. For emergency situations—such as a burst pipe or gas leak—the code permits immediate access at any hour, but operators typically document the nature of the emergency. Keeping clear records of entry dates, purposes, and any work performed helps demonstrate that access was sought only for the code-compliant purposes enumerated in § 245-81.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-81 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances gives owners and operators the right to enter your home, but only at reasonable times for non-emergencies and only for the specific purposes of inspection, repair, or code-compliance work. If you believe an entry request falls outside those boundaries—for example, if it occurs at an unreasonable hour without an emergency justification—you may have grounds to raise that concern with local code enforcement or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Westchester County housing law. Consulting a tenant-rights resource can help you understand how the 'reasonable times' standard has been interpreted and what options are generally available to occupants in similar circumstances.
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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