Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 236 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 236-9
Owner access for repairs; tenant cooperation in maintenance
Operative Text
A. Every occupant of a rental unit shall give the owner thereof or his or her agent or employee access to any part of such rental 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, Chapter 300 , Zoning, of the Town Code, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or with any lawful order issued pursuant to any state or local law. B. Entry to inspect any rental unit selected by a pest control agent and to conduct follow-up inspections of surrounding units until bed bugs are eliminated is a necessary service for the purpose of this chapter. Tenants shall cooperate with the inspection process to facilitate the detection and treatment of bed bugs, including reducing unreasonable amounts of clutter that create hiding places for pests and deter treatment.
Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 236 § 236-9 establishes that tenants in rental units must allow owners, agents, or employees to enter at reasonable times to make repairs or alterations needed to comply with local housing rules, zoning requirements, or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The provision also specifically addresses bed bug situations, treating pest-control inspections and follow-up inspections of surrounding units as necessary services. Tenants are expected to cooperate with the inspection process, including reducing excessive clutter that could harbor pests or interfere with treatment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 236 § 236-9, compliant property operators generally schedule access at reasonable times and communicate clearly with tenants about the purpose of entry, whether for general repairs, code compliance, or pest control. When bed bugs are identified, operators typically work with a licensed pest control agent to inspect the affected unit and surrounding units, continuing follow-up visits until the infestation is resolved. Maintaining documentation of entry notices, inspection reports, and treatment records is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 236-9 of the Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 236 gives owners the right to access your unit at reasonable times for repairs and code-compliance work, but that access is tied to legitimate purposes such as meeting housing, zoning, or fire-prevention standards. In bed bug situations, the provision specifically requires tenant cooperation with inspections and follow-up visits, including reducing clutter that could hide pests or block treatment. Tenants who have questions about whether a requested entry meets the 'reasonable times' standard or falls within the permitted purposes of this section may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review guidance from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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