Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-34
Infestation and screening
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with generally accepted practice. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with suitable materials such as wire mesh.
Section 215-34 of the Cohoes Code of Ordinances requires that all grounds, buildings, and structures be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and that any extermination methods used meet generally accepted standards. When conditions create a risk of rodent or vermin entry, basement and cellar windows and other openings must be fitted with appropriate screening materials, such as wire mesh. The rule addresses both active infestations and preventive measures against potential ones.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cohoes Code § 215-34, compliant property operators routinely inspect their grounds and structures for signs of insect, vermin, or rodent activity and address any infestation using extermination methods that conform to generally accepted practice. Operators also assess basement and cellar openings for vulnerability to rodent or vermin entry and install suitable screening—such as wire mesh—wherever that risk exists. Keeping documentation of inspections, extermination services, and screening installations can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-34 of the Cohoes Code of Ordinances establishes a right to occupy premises that are free from insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with basement and cellar openings properly screened where infestation risk exists. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to violate this provision—such as an unaddressed rodent problem or unscreened basement openings—may consider notifying their landlord in writing, contacting the Cohoes code enforcement office to request an inspection, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Keeping records of any communications and observed conditions can be useful when pursuing any of these general enforcement paths.
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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