Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 88 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 88-2
Inspection of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises
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The Manager of the Building Department is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, nursing homes, hotels, motels and mobile homes and premises located within this Town of Hempstead, in order that he may perform his duty of safeguarding the health and safety of the occupants of dwellings and the general public. For the purpose of making such inspections, the Manager of the Building Department is hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises. The owner or occupants of every dwelling, dwelling unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the Manager of the Building Department free access to such dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit and its premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination and survey. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall give the owner thereof, or his agent or employee, access to any part of such dwelling or dwelling unit or its premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter or with any lawful rule or regulation adopted or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 88 § 88-2 establishes the authority of the Town's Building Department Manager to inspect dwellings, rooming units, hotels, motels, mobile homes, and related premises at all reasonable times to protect occupant health and safety. Both owners and occupants are required to provide the Building Department Manager with unobstructed access during these inspections. Separately, occupants must also allow property owners or their representatives access at reasonable times to carry out repairs or alterations needed to comply with Chapter 88 or any lawful orders issued under it.
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Under Hempstead Town Code ch. 88 § 88-2, compliant property owners and managers generally ensure that the Building Department Manager can access all units and common areas at reasonable times without obstruction. Operators typically maintain clear records of inspection visits and coordinate with tenants to facilitate lawful entry for both official inspections and necessary repair work. Owners who need to enter a unit to make repairs required by Chapter 88 or a related order generally do so at reasonable times, consistent with the access rights the provision describes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hempstead Town Code ch. 88 § 88-2 gives occupants a role in the town's housing safety framework: they are expected to allow the Building Department Manager access for inspections and to allow the property owner or owner's agent entry at reasonable times for repairs needed to meet Chapter 88 requirements. Tenants who believe an inspection or entry request is not occurring at a 'reasonable time' or is otherwise improper may wish to document the circumstances and consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Hempstead Town ordinances. Tenants can also contact the Town of Hempstead Building Department directly to ask questions about how inspection procedures under § 88-2 are carried out.
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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