Valley Stream, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 46A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 46A-10
Application for search warrant authorized
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The Superintendent of Buildings Department and Village of Valley Stream personnel who are engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter are authorized to make application for the issuance of a search warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any rental property where the owner or tenant refuses or fails to allow an inspection of its 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 46A-10 of the Valley Stream Code of Ordinances authorizes designated Village personnel, including the Superintendent of Buildings Department, to seek a court-issued search warrant when an owner or tenant refuses to allow an inspection of a rental property. This authority is triggered when there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of Chapter 46A has occurred. Any warrant application must comply fully with applicable New York State law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 46A-10, Village of Valley Stream building enforcement personnel have a legal pathway to obtain a search warrant if access to a rental property is denied during an inspection. Operators who are generally in compliance with Chapter 46A typically cooperate with scheduled inspections, which avoids the need for warrant proceedings. Refusing or failing to allow an inspection does not prevent enforcement — it may instead escalate the process through the courts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 46A-10 makes clear that tenants who refuse or fail to allow an inspection of their unit do not have an absolute right to block Village enforcement activity, as officials may seek a court-authorized search warrant when reasonable cause of a violation exists. Tenants retain the protection that any such warrant must comply with New York State law, meaning the process is subject to judicial oversight. Tenants who have questions about their rights during an inspection process may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Village of Valley Stream and New York State procedures.
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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