Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-10
Search warrants
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a property owner to consent to an inspection of rental property in order to determine compliance with applicable Code provisions. However, nor shall this chapter be construed as relieving the obligation of a property owner to apply for and secure a rental registry certificate for the rental property. When applying for a rental registry certificate a property owner shall have the right to decline to consent to the inspection. In such instance, the Village shall, without further notice to the property owner, apply for a search warrant to conduct the inspection. However, if the rental property is occupied, notice to the occupant or other person with apparent right of possession shall be required in accordance with the procedure outlined in § 205-11 .
Under Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-10, property owners are not required to consent to an inspection of their rental property as part of the rental registry certificate process, but they are still obligated to obtain that certificate. If an owner declines to consent to an inspection, the Village is authorized to seek a search warrant to carry out the inspection without giving the owner additional notice. When the rental property is occupied, however, the Village must provide notice to the occupant or another person with apparent possession rights, following the procedure set out in § 205-11.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 205-10, operators of rental properties in Ossining must still apply for and secure a rental registry certificate even if they choose not to consent to an inspection. Declining consent does not eliminate the inspection requirement — it shifts the process so that the Village pursues a search warrant rather than proceeding with owner permission. Compliant operators generally maintain awareness of both the certificate obligation and the separate notice requirements that apply to occupants under § 205-11 when a warrant-based inspection is conducted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 205-10 of the Ossining rental registry chapter provides that when a property owner declines to consent to an inspection, the Village must still notify occupants before conducting a warrant-based inspection, in accordance with § 205-11. This means tenants have a right to receive that notice before inspectors enter an occupied unit under a search warrant. Tenants who believe proper notice procedures were not followed may wish to contact the Village directly, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or seek independent legal guidance to understand what remedies may be available.
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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