Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-5
Inspections
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A. Upon issuance of a rental property permit, the Building Inspector shall schedule, or cause to be scheduled, an inspection of the subject premises within 90 days of the issuance of such permit. The scheduling of inspections under this chapter shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Building Inspector, or in accordance with established policy, procedures, rules and regulations. B. Code enforcement personnel may, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. or, if different, during normal business hours, enter any building or premises within the Town of Gates for the purpose of making any inspection or investigation to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the Uniform Code and Title 19 NYCRR. Entry into legally occupied private residences or other residential tenancies where there exists an individual privacy right shall be permitted only when the Building Inspector has either obtained the informed consent of the property owner or person with a privacy right to the property or obtained an appropriate search warrant, or acts in the belief that there exist exigent circumstances whereby immediate entry into a residence is required to ensure the protection of life, safety or property. C. Should entrance upon a site to make an inspection required by this chapter or the Uniform Code be denied, or if permission cannot be obtained to make such an inspection, application may be made to any court of competent jurisdiction for a warrant to make such inspection. D. Procedures shall be established for addressing bona fide complaints which assert that conditions or activities fail to comply with the Uniform Code or with local laws, ordinances or regulations adopted for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code. The process for responding to such complaints shall include, when appropriate, provisions for inspection of the conditions and/or activities alleged to be in violation of the code or the laws and/or regulations adopted for administration and enforcement of the code.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-5 establishes the framework for inspecting rental properties in the Town of Gates. After a rental property permit is issued, an inspection must be scheduled within 90 days. Code enforcement personnel may enter properties during specified hours, but entry into occupied residences requires the owner's or occupant's informed consent, a valid search warrant, or exigent circumstances involving immediate threats to life, safety, or property. The provision also requires that procedures exist for handling complaints about code violations, including inspections when appropriate.
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Under Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-5, operators of rental properties should expect an inspection to be scheduled within 90 days of receiving a rental property permit. Compliant property managers generally cooperate with the Building Inspector's scheduling requirements and respond promptly to inspection requests during the permitted hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. or normal business hours. When access is needed, operators who provide informed consent facilitate the process; if access is denied, the Town may seek a court-issued warrant to proceed with the required inspection.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-5 provides important protections for tenants living in rental properties: code enforcement personnel may not enter an occupied residence without the informed consent of the person holding a privacy right, a valid search warrant, or exigent circumstances. Tenants also have a path to raise concerns, as the provision requires the Town to maintain procedures for handling bona fide complaints about conditions that may violate the Uniform Code or local regulations, including conducting inspections when warranted. Tenants who believe their rental unit has code violations may consider filing a complaint through the Town's established process, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options are generally available.
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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