Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-11
Search warrant application
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The Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Official of the Village of Lake Grove or his or her designated representative, by the Village Attorney or counsel as may be retained by the Board of Trustees, is authorized after vote of the Board of Trustees, to make application to the Lake Grove Village Court, District Court or Supreme Court of Suffolk County, or any court of competent jurisdiction, for the issuance of a search warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any premises covered by this chapter where the owner refuses or fails to allow an inspection of its rental premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter or the New York State Uniform Code or other state or local code exists or has occurred. The application for a search warrant shall in all respects comply with the applicable laws of the State of New York.
Section 127-11 of Lake Grove's Code of Ordinances establishes a legal pathway for the village to inspect rental properties even when an owner refuses access. When an owner declines or fails to allow an inspection, the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Official—after a vote of the Board of Trustees—may seek a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction, including the Lake Grove Village Court, District Court, or Supreme Court of Suffolk County. This authority is triggered when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of the local rental code, the New York State Uniform Code, or another applicable state or local code exists or has occurred. Any warrant application must comply fully with New York State law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lake Grove Code ch. 127 § 127-11, property owners who refuse or fail to permit a scheduled inspection of their rental premises may face a court-authorized search warrant obtained on behalf of the village. Compliant operators generally cooperate with inspection requests from the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Official, as refusal can trigger a formal Board of Trustees vote and subsequent court proceedings. Maintaining open communication with village officials and promptly scheduling required inspections is the approach typically associated with avoiding this escalated enforcement process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-11 of Lake Grove's rental code gives the village a mechanism to enforce inspection requirements even when a property owner blocks access, which can benefit tenants living in potentially non-compliant rental units. If a landlord's refusal to allow inspections has delayed identification of code violations at a property, tenants may wish to contact the Lake Grove Building or Code Enforcement office to understand the status of any pending inspections. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Suffolk County housing law can help tenants understand how this provision interacts with their broader rights under local and state codes.
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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