Southeast, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-11
Search warrants
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The Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Southeast 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 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.
Section 108-11 of Southeast, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 establishes a legal pathway for the Town's Code Enforcement Officer to obtain a search warrant when a rental property owner refuses or fails to permit an inspection after receiving certified mail notice. The warrant process is available when there is reasonable cause to believe a code violation has occurred on the premises. Any warrant application must fully comply with New York State law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 108-11, a compliant property owner generally responds to certified mail inspection notices from the Town of Southeast's Code Enforcement Officer and provides access to rental premises as requested. Operators who decline or ignore such notices risk the Code Enforcement Officer seeking a court-issued search warrant to compel entry. Maintaining open communication with the Code Enforcement Office and honoring scheduled inspections is the approach consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 108-11 gives the Town of Southeast's Code Enforcement Officer a formal legal tool—a court-authorized search warrant—to inspect rental properties even when an owner refuses access. This means that an owner's refusal to allow inspections does not necessarily prevent code enforcement from examining conditions on the premises. Tenants who believe violations exist at their rental property may contact the Town of Southeast Code Enforcement Office to report concerns, and may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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