Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-13
Execution of inspection search warrant
Operative Text
A. In executing the inspection search warrant, Code Enforcement personnel authorized by the court to execute the warrant shall, before entry, make a reasonable effort to present his/her credentials, authority and purpose to an occupant or person in possession of the premises designated in the warrant and deliver a copy of the warrant to such person. B. When authorized in the warrant, a police officer may accompany Code Enforcement personnel during the execution of the warrant. Absent such authorization, a police officer shall not accompany the Code Enforcement personnel during the inspection of the interior portions of a building not open to the public. C. A warrant shall be executed within the time specified in the warrant.
Under Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-13, when Code Enforcement personnel carry out an inspection search warrant, they are required to make a reasonable effort to identify themselves, explain their authority and purpose, and provide a copy of the warrant to any occupant or person in possession before entering. A police officer may only accompany Code Enforcement during the inspection of non-public interior areas if the warrant itself specifically authorizes that presence. The warrant must be executed within the timeframe the warrant specifies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to an inspection search warrant under § 205-13 should be aware that Code Enforcement personnel are required to present credentials and a copy of the warrant before entry. Compliant operators generally cooperate with the presentation process and note whether any police presence has been explicitly authorized by the warrant, since unauthorized police accompaniment during interior inspections is not permitted. Keeping records of when and how warrant-related notices were received can be a useful part of routine property management practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 205-13 of the Ossining Code gives occupants the right to receive the inspector's credentials, a statement of authority and purpose, and a physical copy of the warrant before Code Enforcement enters. Tenants should be aware that a police officer accompanying inspectors in non-public interior areas is only permitted when the warrant expressly authorizes it. Those who believe their rights under § 205-13 were not observed may wish to document the circumstances and consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand available options.
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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