Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-14
Powers and duties of enforcement officer
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A. The enforcement officer or his duly authorized representative is hereby authorized, upon showing proper identification, to enter, examine and survey, at any reasonable time, all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units and premises located within the City. B. The occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit and rooming unit or the person in charge thereof shall give the enforcement officer or his representative free access to such units and premises at all reasonable times for the purposes of such inspection, examination and survey. C. The enforcement officer is hereby authorized to make and adopt, upon approval of the Common Council, such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the clarification and proper enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the provisions of this chapter. A certified copy of such rules and regulations shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall have the same force and effect as the provisions of this chapter, and the penalty for violation thereof shall be the same as for violation of the provisions of this chapter.
Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-14 establishes the authority of the city's enforcement officer to enter and inspect dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, and related premises at reasonable times after showing proper identification. Occupants and those in charge of such units are required to allow this access. The enforcement officer may also create supplemental rules and regulations—subject to Common Council approval—that carry the same legal weight and penalties as the underlying chapter itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 128 § 128-14, property owners and managers operating in Glens Falls should be aware that the city's enforcement officer holds legal authority to inspect all covered residential properties at reasonable times. A compliant operator generally ensures that access is not obstructed when the officer presents proper identification, and stays informed of any supplemental rules and regulations adopted under this section and filed with the City Clerk. Keeping records of inspections and maintaining familiarity with any Common Council–approved regulations helps demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-14 of the Glens Falls Code of Ordinances gives the city's enforcement officer the right to inspect your dwelling unit at reasonable times, but the officer must show proper identification before entry. As an occupant, you are required to provide free access during those reasonable times, though the requirement of 'reasonable time' and proper identification are protections built into the provision. If you have questions about whether an inspection was conducted properly or about related housing standards, tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can help you understand how this section applies generally.
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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