Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-54
Mandatory access
Operative Text
A. It shall be a violation of this article for any tenant or occupant to refuse or unreasonably deny the landlord access to the dwelling unit for purposes of installing or inspecting any required window guards, provided that the landlord supplies reasonable documentation of his efforts to install, inspect or maintain said window guards. B. Any tenant or occupant shall be responsible to ensure that any window guard shall not be tampered with, modified or removed once it has been installed and shall notify the landlord in writing if same has been tampered with, modified or removed, and said landlord shall correct said condition within five days of receipt of said notice.
Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-54 establishes two related duties around window guards in dwelling units. First, tenants and occupants must allow landlords reasonable access to install or inspect required window guards, so long as the landlord provides documentation of those efforts. Second, once a window guard is installed, tenants and occupants must not tamper with, modify, or remove it, and must promptly notify the landlord in writing if the guard has been disturbed in any way; the landlord then has five days from receiving that notice to correct the problem.
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Under § 128-54, compliant property operators document every attempt to schedule and carry out window guard installation or inspection visits, keeping records that can demonstrate 'reasonable efforts' if a tenant's access is later disputed. When a tenant submits written notice that a guard has been tampered with, modified, or removed, operators act within the five-day correction window stated in the ordinance. Maintaining organized records of notices received and repairs completed helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
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Section 128-54 gives tenants a clear role in window guard safety: refusing or unreasonably blocking a landlord's documented access attempt is itself a violation of the article, so understanding what counts as 'reasonable' access is important. At the same time, tenants have a right to a functioning window guard — if one is tampered with or removed, submitting written notice to the landlord triggers the landlord's five-day repair obligation under this provision. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to meet that deadline may consider contacting local housing code enforcement or a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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