White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-10
Inspections
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A. All rental housing property are subject to inspection by the Department of Building to determine the condition of the rental housing units and to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public. B. The Building Commissioner or his/her designee is authorized to enter any rental housing property or any rental housing unit within the building, upon consent of the owner if the rental unit is unoccupied or upon consent of the occupant if the rental unit is occupied. The Building Commissioner or his/her designee may enter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or as scheduled with the owner and/or tenant. C. The Building Commissioner or his/her designee is authorized to make an application to the City Court of White Plains or Supreme Court of Westchester County for the issuance of an administrative 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 a reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred.
Under White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-10, all rental housing properties in White Plains are subject to inspection by the Department of Building to assess unit conditions and protect public health, safety, and welfare. Inspections of occupied units require the occupant's consent, while inspections of vacant units require the owner's consent, and may occur between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or at a scheduled time. If an owner refuses access and there is reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred, the Building Commissioner may seek an administrative search warrant from the City Court of White Plains or the Supreme Court of Westchester County.
Plain English — not legal advice.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-10 places all rental housing properties under the inspection authority of the Department of Building. Compliant operators generally respond to inspection requests within the permitted hours—9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday—or coordinate a mutually agreed schedule, and they provide consent for unoccupied units as required. Refusing or failing to allow an inspection can lead the Building Commissioner to pursue an administrative search warrant through the courts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-10 establishes that an inspection of an occupied rental unit requires the occupant's consent, giving tenants a meaningful role in the inspection process. Inspections are generally limited to weekday hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., unless a different time is scheduled with the tenant. Tenants who have questions about their rights during an inspection or who believe the process was not followed correctly may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full provisions of ch. 4-29 for additional context.
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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