Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-12
Powers and duties of enforcement officer
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A. The enforcement officer or his duly authorized representative is authorized, upon showing proper identification, to enter, examine, and survey at any reasonable time all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units, and premises located within the city. B. The occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the enforcement officer or his representative free access to such units and premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination and survey. C. The enforcement officer is hereby authorized to make and adopt, upon approval of the City Council, such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the clarification and proper enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. A certified copy of such rules and regulations shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall have the same force and effect as the provisions of this chapter, and the penalty for violation thereof shall be the same as for violation of the provisions of this chapter.
Section 175-12 of Watervliet's Code of Ordinances establishes the authority of the city's enforcement officer to enter and inspect residential dwellings, rooming houses, and related premises at reasonable times after presenting proper identification. Occupants and persons in charge of those spaces are required to allow access for these inspections. The enforcement officer may also create supplemental rules and regulations—subject to City Council approval—that carry the same legal weight as the ordinance itself, with equivalent penalties for violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 175-12, property owners and managers operating dwellings or rooming units in Watervliet should be prepared to facilitate inspections by the city's enforcement officer or an authorized representative at reasonable times. A compliant operator generally ensures that tenants are aware that access must be granted upon proper identification being shown, and keeps records of any inspection visits. Rules and regulations adopted under this section carry the same force as the ordinance, so operators typically stay current with any supplemental regulations filed with the City Clerk.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 175-12 requires that occupants of dwellings and rooming units in Watervliet allow the enforcement officer access at reasonable times, but the officer must show proper identification before entry. Tenants retain the protection that inspections occur only at 'reasonable times,' which provides a baseline limit on when access can be demanded. Tenants who have questions about whether an inspection was conducted properly under § 175-12 may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult the City Clerk's office to review any filed rules and regulations.
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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