(A) The Comptroller may make regular inspections to determine the condition of multiple- family buildings, single-family dwelling units for rent, dwelling units, rooming units and premises located within the village for the purpose of safeguarding the health and safety of all occupants and of the general public. The Comptroller may make such inspections wherever he or she shall deem such an inspection necessary, provided, however, that such inspections must be made at reasonable times.
(B) If any owner, occupant, or other person in charge of a multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit or rooming unit, or of a multiple-family building or a rooming house subject to licensing under this chapter, fails or refuses to permit free access and entry to the structure or premises under his or her control, or any part thereof, with respect to which an inspection authorized by this chapter is sought to be made, the Comptroller may, upon a showing that probable cause exists for the inspection and for the issuance of an order directing compliance with the inspection requirements of this section with respect to such multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, rooming unit, multiple-family building, or rooming house, petition and obtain such order from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(C) The owner or occupant of every multiple- family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, rooming unit and premises, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the Comptroller free access to such multiple-family building, single- family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, rooming unit and premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, examination and survey.
(D) Every occupant of a multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit or rooming unit shall give the owner thereof, or his or her agent or employee, access to any part of such multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit or rooming unit, or its premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter or with any lawful rule or regulation adopted or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 03-43, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 03-59, passed 11-12-03)