Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-11
Entry or inspection of dwellings
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A. The Housing Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units and premises located within the Village of Suffern in order to safeguard the health and safety of the occupants of such dwellings and of the general public. For this purpose and upon showing proper identification, the Housing Inspector is authorized to enter, examine and survey at any reasonable hour all dwellings, dwelling units and premises, and the owner, occupant or the person in charge thereof shall give the Housing Inspector free access thereto for the purpose of such inspection. B. Every occupant of a dwelling shall give the owner thereof or his agent or employee access to any part of such dwelling or its premises at any reasonable hour for the purpose of making any repairs or alterations which are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter or any lawful order issued pursuant thereto. C. No officer, agent or employee of the Village of Suffern shall be personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this chapter.
Section 162-11 of Suffern's Code of Ordinances establishes the authority and procedures for inspecting residential dwellings within the Village of Suffern. The Housing Inspector may enter and examine any dwelling, dwelling unit, or premises at a reasonable hour after showing proper identification, and occupants and owners are required to provide free access for that purpose. Separately, tenants must allow owners or their representatives access at reasonable hours to make repairs or alterations needed to comply with the chapter, and Village employees acting under this chapter are shielded from personal liability for damages arising from their official duties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 162-11, property owners and their agents are entitled to access any part of a dwelling at a reasonable hour to carry out repairs or alterations required for compliance with Chapter 162 or any lawful order issued under it. Compliant operators typically document repair requests, communicate access needs to occupants in advance, and ensure that any entry occurs at a reasonable time. Owners should also be prepared to cooperate with the Housing Inspector when an official inspection is conducted, as the provision requires that free access be granted upon the inspector's proper identification.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-11 establishes that the Village of Suffern's Housing Inspector has the right to inspect your dwelling at a reasonable hour after presenting proper identification, and you are required to provide access for that purpose. The provision also requires tenants to allow the property owner or their representative entry at reasonable hours for necessary repairs or compliance-related alterations. If you have concerns about how inspection or access rights are being exercised under § 162-11, general options include contacting the Village of Suffern directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney to understand how the provision applies.
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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