Southeast, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-10
Inspections
Operative Text
The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to make, or cause to be made, inspections to determine the condition of rental dwelling units to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to enter, upon consent of the owner if the unit is unoccupied, or upon consent of the occupant if the unit is occupied, any rental dwelling unit and the premises in which the same is located, at any reasonable time during daylight hours, or at such other time as may be necessary in an emergency, without consent of the owner, agent and/or tenant, for the purpose of performing his duties under this chapter.
Under Southeast, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-10, the Code Enforcement Officer holds authority to inspect rental dwelling units in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Inspections of occupied units generally require the occupant's consent, while inspections of unoccupied units generally require the owner's consent. In emergency situations, however, the officer may enter without anyone's consent at any hour; otherwise, inspections are limited to reasonable daylight hours.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 108-10 of Southeast's rental housing code authorizes the Code Enforcement Officer to inspect properties, and compliant operators typically cooperate by granting access during reasonable daylight hours when requested. When a unit is unoccupied, the owner or their agent is the appropriate party whose consent is sought before entry. Keeping accurate contact information on file and maintaining units in good condition are practices consistent with meeting the inspection standards this chapter is designed to enforce.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 108-10, an occupied rental unit generally may not be inspected without the occupant's consent except in a genuine emergency, giving tenants a meaningful say over when inspections occur during normal circumstances. Tenants who believe an inspection was conducted improperly—outside of emergency conditions and without their consent—may raise that concern with the local Code Enforcement Office or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Southeast, N.Y. ordinances. Documenting the date, time, and circumstances of any inspection can be useful when pursuing any available complaint or review process under this chapter.
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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