Camillus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-4
Inspection of rental dwelling units
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A. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to conduct, at least once every 36 months, inspection of affected premises or parts of said premises at such times and in such manner as the Code Enforcement Officer may find convenient or necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable laws, ordinances or regulations upon written notice to the occupant and owner of the affected premises as hereinafter described. B. The Code Enforcement Officer or Village Clerk shall mail notice by regular mail at least 10 days in advance to both the occupant and the owner of the affected premises that the said premises will be inspected, giving the date and time of the scheduled inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to assure that the occupant or tenant of said premises has received a copy of this notice. C. If admission is refused or cannot be obtained either from the owner or from the person in possession or occupancy, the Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to obtain a warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction to make an inspection, provided that reasonable or probable cause is shown. D. An owner/lessor who refused to grant the Code Enforcement Office access to an "affected premises" shall be liable for all costs, including legal fees, if any, incurred by the Village of Camillus to obtain an administrative warrant for the purpose of making said inspection.
Under Camillus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-4, the Village's Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to inspect rental dwelling units at least once every three years to verify compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Both the property owner and the occupant must receive written notice by regular mail at least 10 days before any scheduled inspection. If access is denied, the Code Enforcement Officer may seek a court-issued warrant, and an owner who refuses access can be held responsible for all costs the Village incurs—including legal fees—to obtain that warrant.
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Compliant operators under Camillus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-4 generally keep current contact information on file so that mailed inspection notices reach them in a timely manner. Because § 86-4 places responsibility on the owner to ensure the tenant has received the inspection notice, property managers typically confirm receipt with their tenants well before the scheduled date. Owners who cooperate with scheduled inspections avoid the risk of bearing the Village's legal costs associated with obtaining an administrative warrant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Camillus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-4, tenants are entitled to at least 10 days' advance written notice before a Code Enforcement Officer inspects their unit, with the notice specifying the date and time. The owner bears responsibility for ensuring that tenants actually receive this notice, so a tenant who did not receive proper advance notice may have grounds to raise that procedural requirement with the Village or a tenant-rights organization. Tenants who have questions about their rights during the inspection process may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or seek general guidance from a housing attorney familiar with Camillus Village ordinances.
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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