Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-67
Inspections
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A. The Chief Housing Officer and any inspector shall be authorized and shall have the right, in the performance of their duties, to enter any premises during normal business hours and in emergencies whenever necessary to protect the public interest. B. Owners, agents, operators and occupants shall be responsible for providing access to all parts of the premises within their control to the chief housing inspectors acting in the performance of their duties.
Under Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-67, the Chief Housing Officer and authorized inspectors have the legal right to enter residential premises during normal business hours, and also during emergencies when the public interest requires it. The provision establishes a corresponding duty on the part of owners, agents, operators, and occupants to allow access to all areas of the property that are within their control. This creates a mutual framework: inspection authority on one side and an access obligation on the other.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-67 places a clear access obligation on owners, agents, and operators. Compliant property managers generally ensure that all parts of the premises under their control are made available to the Chief Housing Officer or authorized inspectors during normal business hours, and they respond promptly when an emergency inspection is required. Maintaining records of inspection visits and keeping common areas accessible are practices consistent with meeting this obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-67, occupants share in the responsibility to provide access to areas of the premises within their control when the Chief Housing Officer or an authorized inspector arrives to perform official duties. Tenants who have questions about the scope of an inspection or their rights during the process may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance. If an inspection reveals housing code concerns, tenants can inquire with the local housing authority about how findings are documented and addressed.
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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