Sloatsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 287 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 287-7
Application for search warrant
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The Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Sloatsburg is authorized to make application to any court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of a search warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any premises covered by this chapter where the owner refuses or fails, after due notice by certified mail, to allow an inspection of its rental premises and where there is a reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter occurred. The application for a search warrant shall in all respects comply with the applicable laws of the State of New York.
Under Sloatsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 287 § 287-7, the Village's Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to seek a court-issued search warrant to inspect rental premises covered by the chapter. This process is triggered when an owner refuses or fails to permit an inspection after receiving due notice by certified mail, and when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred. Any such warrant application must comply fully with applicable New York State law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Sloatsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 287 § 287-7 makes clear that refusing or ignoring a certified-mail inspection notice does not permanently prevent the Village from inspecting rental property. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to official inspection notices and coordinate access with the Code Enforcement Officer, avoiding the circumstances that lead to a court-authorized warrant. Allowing timely inspections is the standard practice for staying in good standing under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 287-7 of Sloatsburg's Code of Ordinances establishes a mechanism that ensures rental premises can be inspected even when an owner withholds access, by allowing the Code Enforcement Officer to obtain a court-issued search warrant. This means that an owner's refusal to cooperate with inspections does not necessarily prevent the Village from investigating potential violations that may affect tenant health or safety. Tenants who believe conditions in their rental unit may violate this chapter can contact the Village's Code Enforcement Office or a local tenant-rights organization to learn more about how the inspection process under § 287-7 works.
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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