Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 269-9
Exterior surfaces
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Exterior surfaces of buildings and structures, including fences, doors, window frames and porches that are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be maintained in a good state of repair and periodically treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative. Broken or missing clapboards, shingles and window and door glasses shall be replaced.
Babylon Village Code ch. 269 § 269-9 establishes that exterior surfaces of buildings and structures—including fences, doors, window frames, and porches—must be kept in good repair and regularly protected with paint or another suitable preservative if they are not naturally resistant to deterioration. The rule also requires that broken or missing clapboards, shingles, and window or door glass be replaced. The provision applies broadly to any building or structure subject to the village's property maintenance standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 269 § 269-9, compliant property operators routinely inspect exterior surfaces—including fences, doors, window frames, and porches—for signs of wear, peeling, or damage. They apply paint or another suitable protective coating on a regular schedule to surfaces that are not inherently resistant to deterioration. Broken or missing clapboards, shingles, and window or door glass are replaced promptly to keep the structure in the condition the code requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Village Code ch. 269 § 269-9 gives tenants a basis to identify when a rental property's exterior surfaces, including fences, doors, window frames, porches, clapboards, shingles, and window or door glass, are not being maintained as the code requires. Tenants who observe deteriorating or unprotected exterior surfaces, or broken and missing components, may report conditions to the appropriate Babylon Village code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how exterior maintenance violations may relate to broader habitability concerns.
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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