Canisteo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 87-6
Inspections of rental properties
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A. All rental properties located within the Village of Canisteo and subject to the requirements of Chapter 87 , Article I , must be initially inspected pursuant to the terms and conditions of this article by May 31, 2009. B. All rental housing properties shall be inspected once every two years thereafter. C. Inspections shall be completed by the Village Codes Enforcement Officer (CEO) or, at the owner's expense, by a New York State certified Building Inspector or a licensed professional engineer of the owner's choice with the approval of the Village Board of Trustees. If the owner chooses to have his own inspector, inspection will be completed on a form provided by the Village CEO. Upon request by an owner, agent or occupant or as pursuant to Chapter 47 , Buildings, Unsafe, of the Canisteo Village Code, the CEO may inspect a property as necessary and as provided for in Chapter 47 , Buildings, Unsafe, of the Village Code. D. Nothing in this article, except for provisions concerning emergency inspections, shall be deemed to authorize the Village of Canisteo or the CEO to conduct an inspection of any premises, subject to this article, without the consent of the owner, agent or occupant of the premises. The officials charged with conducting the inspection shall be required to obtain a search warrant whenever an owner, agent or occupant refuses to permit a warrantless inspection of the premises after having been advised that he or she has a constitutional right to refuse entry of the officials without a search warrant.
Under Canisteo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 § 87-6, all rental properties in the Village of Canisteo subject to Chapter 87, Article I were required to undergo an initial inspection by May 31, 2009, with follow-up inspections occurring once every two years after that. Inspections may be carried out by the Village Codes Enforcement Officer or, at the property owner's expense, by a qualified inspector of the owner's choosing with Village Board approval. Importantly, the provision preserves constitutional protections: no warrantless inspection may occur without the consent of the owner, agent, or occupant, and officials must obtain a search warrant if entry is refused after the occupant has been informed of their right to deny access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 87-6, compliant rental property operators in Canisteo maintain a schedule of biennial inspections and coordinate with the Village Codes Enforcement Officer to ensure timely access. Owners who prefer to use their own inspector—a New York State certified Building Inspector or licensed professional engineer—arrange that at their own expense and with Village Board approval, using the form provided by the CEO. Operators are also aware that they retain the right to withhold consent to a warrantless inspection, though doing so may prompt officials to seek a search warrant before proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 87-6 of the Canisteo Village Code establishes that rental properties must be inspected on a regular two-year cycle, which is intended to help ensure housing conditions are periodically reviewed. Occupants should be aware that the provision explicitly protects the constitutional right to refuse entry to inspectors without a search warrant, and that officials must inform occupants of this right before conducting a warrantless inspection. Tenants who have concerns about housing conditions or inspection practices may contact the Village Codes Enforcement Officer directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how this provision applies.
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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