Woodridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 312 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 312-4
Inspections and issuance of certificate
Operative Text
A. The Building Inspector and/or his assistant after inspecting the premises shall, within five working days from the date of inspection, issue a certificate of rental safety or, if the premises are in violation, shall send the owner or agent a written list of each such violation, together with a specific time in which the owner must correct same. B. The Building Inspector and/or his assistant shall reinspect the premises within five working days after he has been notified that the corrections have been made. C. The inspection which is authorized pursuant to this article shall be made after receiving permission from the owner or person in control of the premises. Prior to receiving permission, the Building Inspector and/or his assistant shall advise the owner of the premises or the person otherwise in control that they may refuse to grant permission for the inspection. The owner or such other person in control shall also be advised that in the event that permission to perform the inspection is not granted, then the Building Inspector and/or his assistant will apply to a court of proper jurisdiction to obtain an appropriate warrant to inspect the premises; provided, however, that an inspection without permission or without a warrant may be conducted in emergency situations.
Under Woodridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 312 § 312-4, the Building Inspector must either issue a certificate of rental safety or deliver a written list of violations to the property owner within five working days of an inspection. If violations are found, the owner is given a specific deadline to correct them, after which a reinspection must occur within five working days of notification that corrections are complete. Inspections generally require the owner's or occupant's permission, but if permission is refused, the Building Inspector may seek a court warrant; emergency situations are an exception where neither permission nor a warrant is required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 312 § 312-4, compliant operators typically cooperate with the Building Inspector's scheduling process and promptly respond to any written violation list by completing required corrections within the stated timeframe. Once corrections are made, notifying the Building Inspector in writing triggers the five-working-day reinspection clock, helping move the property toward a certificate of rental safety. Operators are also generally aware that while they may decline to grant inspection permission, doing so may prompt the Building Inspector to seek a court-issued warrant to proceed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 312-4 of Woodridge's Code of Ordinances establishes a structured inspection process that can result in a certificate of rental safety or a formal written list of violations that the owner must address within a set deadline. Tenants who believe their rental unit has unresolved safety or habitability issues may find it useful to inquire with the Woodridge Building Inspector's office about the status of any inspection or outstanding violations on the property. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand how the inspection and violation-correction process under ch. 312 § 312-4 may relate to broader housing rights and available remedies.
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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