West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-5

A. Authorization for inspections. The Building Inspector of the Village of West Haverstraw, or his designated representative, is authorized to make, or cause to be made, inspections to determine the condition of dwellings and to safeguard the health, safety, morals and welfare of the public. The Building Inspector or his designated representative upon the consent of the landlord or lawful occupant of rental property, or dwelling unit comprising all or a part of any rental property at any reasonable time during daylight hours, or at such other time as may be necessary in an emergency, without consent of the owner, for the purpose of performing his duties under this article. B. Search warrant applications. The Building Inspector of the Village of West Haverstraw or his designated representative is authorized to make application to any court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of a search warrant authorizing him to conduct an inspection of any rental property, whether registered or not, where the owner refuses or fails to allow an inspection and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this article exists. The application for a search warrant shall in all respects comply with the applicable laws of the State of New York. C. Nothing in this article, except for provisions concerning emergency inspections, shall be deemed to authorize the Building Inspector of the Village of West Haverstraw or his authorized _representative to conduct an inspection of any rental property without the consent of the landlord or landlord's tenant or other lawful occupant or pursuant to a lawfully issued warrant.