Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-13
Search without warrant restricted
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Nothing in this chapter, except for provisions concerning emergency inspections, shall be deemed to authorize the Code Enforcement Officer to conduct an inspection of any premises subject to this chapter without the consent of the owner or occupant of the premises or without a warrant duly issued by an appropriate court.
Section 196-13 of Cedarhurst's Code of Ordinances limits when the Code Enforcement Officer may inspect a property covered by this chapter. Outside of emergency situations, an inspection may only proceed if the owner or occupant consents, or if a court has issued a valid warrant. This provision ensures that routine code-enforcement inspections do not override constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 196-13, a property owner or manager generally has the right to withhold consent to a non-emergency inspection, meaning the Code Enforcement Officer must then seek a court-issued warrant before entering. Compliant operators typically keep records of any consent they do grant and understand that emergency-inspection provisions in the same chapter operate under different rules. Being familiar with the distinction between routine and emergency inspections helps operators respond appropriately when an officer requests access.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 196-13 recognizes that occupants, not just owners, hold the right to consent to or refuse a non-emergency inspection under this chapter. If an inspection is conducted without your consent and without a warrant outside of an emergency context, that may constitute a violation of this provision, which could be raised as a concern with local officials or a tenant-rights organization. Consulting a tenant-rights group familiar with Cedarhurst's ordinances can help clarify what options are generally available when an inspection appears to exceed the boundaries set by § 196-13.
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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