Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-77
Inspection
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A. Inspectors shall be authorized and have the right, in the performance of their duties, to enter any premises during normal business hours and in emergencies whenever necessary to protect the public interest. B. Owners, agents, operators and occupants shall be responsible for providing access to all parts of the premises within their control to authorized agency personnel acting in the performance of their duties.
Under Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-77, authorized inspectors have the right to enter properties during normal business hours and, in emergency situations, at any time when the public interest requires it. The rule also places a corresponding obligation on owners, agents, operators, and occupants to provide access to all parts of a property that are within their control when authorized agency personnel arrive to perform their duties. Together, these two provisions establish both the inspector's authority to enter and the responsible parties' duty to cooperate with that access.
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Under § 186-77, property owners and their agents or operators are expected to ensure that authorized agency personnel can reach all areas of the premises that fall within their control during inspections conducted in the normal course of duty. Compliant operators typically maintain clear access to all units, common areas, and mechanical spaces, and they avoid obstructing or delaying entry during scheduled or emergency inspections. Keeping records of inspection visits and any access arrangements made with tenants can support a well-documented compliance posture.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-77 places the access obligation on owners, agents, operators, and occupants alike, meaning tenants who control a portion of the premises share in the responsibility to allow authorized agency personnel entry. Tenants should be aware that this provision applies during normal business hours and in emergencies, and that refusing access to a properly authorized inspector could raise compliance concerns. Tenants who have questions about whether an inspector is properly authorized, or about how this provision interacts with their privacy rights, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the broader provisions of ch. 186 for additional context.
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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