North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 2-137
Application for search warrant authorized
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The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to make application to the District Court of Nassau County or other court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of a search warrant, to be executed by a police officer, in order to conduct an inspection of any premises covered by this article where the owner or occupant refuses or fails, after due notice by certified mail, to allow an inspection of the dwelling unit, rooming unit or premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this article or a violation of the Multiple Residence Law , the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance or the Town Code has occurred. The application for a search warrant shall, in all respects, comply with applicable laws of the State of New York.
North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-137 establishes a legal pathway for the Code Enforcement Officer to seek a court-issued search warrant when a property owner or occupant refuses or fails to permit an inspection after receiving certified mail notice. The warrant, if granted by the Nassau County District Court or another court of competent jurisdiction, would be executed by a police officer. This authority applies when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of the local code, the Multiple Residence Law, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance has occurred.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-137, property owners and managers who receive a certified mail notice requesting an inspection are expected to respond and provide access to the dwelling unit, rooming unit, or premises. Operators who refuse or fail to allow entry after such notice may face a formal warrant application to the District Court of Nassau County, resulting in a court-authorized inspection carried out by a police officer. Compliant operators generally maintain records of inspection notices and coordinate access in a timely manner to avoid escalation to the warrant process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-137 gives the Code Enforcement Officer the ability to obtain a court-issued search warrant to inspect a dwelling unit when access has been denied after proper notice. If you are an occupant and have concerns about code conditions or an impending inspection, tenant-rights organizations in Nassau County can help explain how this process works and what rights occupants retain during a warranted inspection. Understanding this provision can be relevant if a dispute arises over whether proper notice was given or whether reasonable cause existed for the warrant application.
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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