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What is NYC AC § 11-226?

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This section establishes that a right of entry onto real property and into buildings by representatives of the tax commission requires a written certificate signed by the president of the tax commission. This rule applies to property owners, lessees, and occupants regarding inspections by tax commission officials.

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§ 11-226 Special right of entry; certificate of president.

AC § 11-226

A right of entry upon real property and into buildings and structures at all reasonable times to ascertain the character of the property shall not be allowed to any person acting in behalf of the tax commission, other than the officials mentioned in sections one hundred fifty-six and fifteen hundred twenty-one of the charter, unless a certificate therefor, executed in writing and signed by the president of the tax commission, is presented by such person to the owner, lessee or occupant of the premises or his agent before entry thereon is made.

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