Southold, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 207 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 207-6
Application for search warrant
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The Code Enforcement Official or his designated representative is authorized to make application to the Town of Southold Justice Court or Supreme Court of Suffolk County, or 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 to allow an inspection of its rental premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred. The application for a search warrant shall in all respects comply with the applicable laws of the State of New York.
Section 207-6 of Southold's Code of Ordinances (ch. 207) establishes a legal pathway for code enforcement officials to obtain a search warrant when a rental property owner refuses or fails to allow an inspection. A warrant may be sought from the Town of Southold Justice Court, the Supreme Court of Suffolk County, or another court of competent jurisdiction, but only when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of chapter 207 has occurred. Any such warrant application must comply fully with New York State law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 207-6 of Southold Code ch. 207, a Code Enforcement Official who is denied access to a rental property can seek a court-issued search warrant rather than simply abandoning the inspection. Operators who routinely cooperate with scheduled inspections generally avoid the circumstances that trigger a warrant application. Maintaining open communication with the Code Enforcement Office and keeping rental premises accessible for lawful inspections is consistent with how compliant property managers typically operate under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 207-6 of Southold Code ch. 207 provides a mechanism that supports enforcement of rental housing standards even when a property owner refuses to allow an inspection. If a tenant believes conditions on their rental premises may violate chapter 207, they may contact the Southold Code Enforcement Office, which has the authority to pursue a court-authorized inspection when access is denied. Tenants seeking to understand their rights under this chapter may also find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New York housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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