Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-17
Inspections
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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 Owego Village Code ch. 142 § 142-17, authorized inspectors have the right to enter rental premises during normal business hours and, in emergency situations, at any time when the public interest requires it. All parties connected to a property—owners, agents, operators, and occupants—are required to provide access to the parts of the premises they control when authorized agency personnel arrive to perform their duties. This provision establishes both the inspector's authority to enter and the corresponding obligation of those associated with the property to cooperate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 142-17 of Owego Village's Code, compliant property owners and managers generally ensure that authorized inspectors can access all areas of the property within their control during normal business hours. Operators typically maintain clear communication with agents and on-site staff so that access is not inadvertently denied when agency personnel arrive. Owners and agents who manage multiple units or common areas are responsible for facilitating entry to those spaces as well, not just individual dwelling units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-17 of Owego Village Code ch. 142 establishes that occupants share responsibility for providing access to the parts of the premises within their control when authorized agency personnel are performing their duties. Tenants generally have the right to expect that inspections occur during normal business hours unless an emergency affecting the public interest requires otherwise. Tenants who have questions about whether an inspector is properly authorized, or about their rights during an inspection, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the village's code directly.
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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