Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-7
Application for search warrant
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The Building Inspector, or such Inspector's designated representative, is authorized to make application to the Village Court or any other court with appropriate jurisdiction for the issuance of a search warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any premises which is subject to this chapter, where the owner or occupant of such premises refuses or fails to permit an inspection of such premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred. Such application for a search warrant shall in all respects be made in conformance with, and shall comply with, the applicable laws of the State of New York and the United States.
Under Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-7, when an owner or occupant refuses or fails to allow an inspection of a property covered by Chapter 98, the Building Inspector (or a designated representative) may seek a search warrant from the Village Court or another court of appropriate jurisdiction. This authority is triggered when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of the chapter has occurred. Any such warrant application must comply fully with applicable New York State and federal law.
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Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-7 makes clear that refusing or failing to permit a Building Inspector's access to a covered property does not necessarily end the matter — the Inspector may pursue a court-issued search warrant if reasonable cause exists. Operators who maintain open, cooperative relationships with inspectors and schedule timely access generally avoid the circumstances that lead to warrant applications. Keeping records of inspection appointments and communications is a practice commonly associated with compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 98 § 98-7, occupants of a covered property have the ability to decline entry to a Building Inspector, but the provision also establishes that the Inspector may then seek a judicially authorized search warrant if reasonable cause of a violation exists. Tenants who have questions about whether an inspection is lawful, or about their rights when an inspector requests access, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New York housing law. Understanding the distinction between a voluntary inspection and a court-ordered warrant can be important when navigating these situations.
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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