What U.S. Supreme Court case held that a warrant is required for routine annual inspections of residential structures?

The case that established the necessity of a warrant for routine annual inspections of residential structures is Camara v. Municipal Court of San Francisco. In this landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed the balance between government interests in enforcing housing codes and the constitutional rights of individuals. The Court emphasized that the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, which includes inspections of private residences. It ruled that, in order to conduct inspections, particularly for regulatory purposes such as code enforcement, a warrant must be obtained unless there are exigent circumstances. This established important precedent ensuring that residents' rights are safeguarded while allowing government officials to fulfill their duties in maintaining public safety and compliance with building codes.