Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-16
Inspections
Operative Text
A. The Code Enforcement Office shall cause inspections to be made at intervals not to exceed every three years, or upon receipt of a registered complaint to determine the condition of rental buildings and structures, rooming houses, rooming units, similar dwellings and accessory structures located within the Village limits, and may issue notices as provided in this chapter. B. The Code Enforcement Officer or his designees are authorized to enter common areas at reasonable times for the purposes of conducting a visual inspection. If entry is refused or not obtained, the code official is authorized to pursue entry to the fullest extent authorized by law. C. Application of this section is subject to the limitations contained in § 96-27 .
Section 96-16 of the Geneseo Code of Ordinances establishes a mandatory inspection program for rental buildings, rooming houses, and similar dwellings within the Village. The Code Enforcement Office must inspect these properties at least once every three years, and may also conduct inspections in response to registered complaints. Inspectors are authorized to enter common areas at reasonable times, and if access is denied, the office may pursue lawful means to gain entry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 96-16, compliant rental property operators in Geneseo generally ensure that common areas are accessible to Code Enforcement Officers during reasonable hours for scheduled or complaint-triggered inspections. Because inspections occur on a cycle not exceeding three years, operators who maintain records of prior inspections and keep properties in good repair are generally better positioned when an inspection occurs. If access is refused, the Code Enforcement Office is authorized to pursue entry through all legally available means, which can complicate an operator's standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-16 gives tenants in Geneseo the assurance that their rental buildings are subject to periodic inspections by the Code Enforcement Office at least once every three years, as well as inspections triggered by registered complaints. Tenants who believe their building has a code-related issue may file a registered complaint with the Code Enforcement Office to prompt an inspection outside the regular cycle. Tenant-rights organizations can provide general information about how the complaint and inspection process works under this provision.
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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