Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 269-13
Ventilation in rental properties
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From May 1 to October 1, entrances to all residential rental buildings and units shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened.
Under Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 § 269-13, a seasonal ventilation rule applies to residential rental properties from May 1 through October 1 each year. During that period, all entrance doors to rental buildings and individual units must be equipped with self-closing devices or screens, and any windows or other openings used for ventilation must be fitted with appropriate screens. The rule is designed to ensure that openings used for airflow do not compromise the building's enclosure during the warmer months.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties in Babylon Village should be aware that ch. 269 § 269-13 imposes a recurring seasonal obligation beginning May 1 each year. Compliant operators generally inspect all building and unit entrances before that date to confirm that self-closing mechanisms or screens are in place and functioning, and verify that every window or ventilation opening is properly screened. Maintaining records of these seasonal inspections and any repairs made to screening hardware can support a showing of ongoing compliance throughout the May 1–October 1 window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 § 269-13 gives tenants a basis to expect that their rental unit's entrances and ventilation openings will be screened or equipped with self-closing devices during the May 1 to October 1 period. If a landlord has not provided the required screens or self-closing devices, a tenant may document the deficiency in writing and bring it to the landlord's attention, or raise the violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Babylon Village. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing code can help explain the range of options available when a landlord does not address a reported deficiency.
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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