East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 111-4
Responsibilities of occupants
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A. Every dwelling and every part thereof shall be kept clean and free from any accumulation of dirt, debris, filth, trash, rubbish, garbage or other similar matter and shall be kept free from vermin or rodent infestation. All yards, lawns and courts shall be similarly kept clean and free from rodent infestation. It shall be the duty of each occupant of a dwelling unit to keep in a clean condition that portion of the property which he occupies or over which he has exclusive control. If the occupant shall fail to keep his portion of the property clean, the Health Officer may send a written notice to the occupant to abate such nuisance within the time specified in said notice; provided, however, that when in the opinion of the Health Officer such nuisance constitutes an immediate and serious menace to health, he shall proceed forthwith to cause such nuisance to be abated. Failure of the occupant to comply with such notice shall be deemed a violation of this chapter, and upon conviction, the occupant shall be subject to the penalty or penalties herein provided. B. Cooking of food prohibited in sleeping rooms. When more than two persons occupy any dwelling unit, food shall not be prepared or cooked in any room used for sleeping purposes. C. In every dwelling consisting of not more than four dwelling units and in semidetached houses and garden court apartments, unless authorized incineration facilities are provided, it shall be the duty of each occupant to provide receptacles to contain garbage, ashes and rubbish, as may be necessary, and all such receptacles shall at all times be maintained in good order and repair. All receptacles shall comply with Chapter 160 , Solid Waste, Article I , of the Town/Village Code.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 § 111-4 establishes cleanliness and sanitation duties for people who occupy dwellings. Each occupant is responsible for keeping the portion of the property they control free from dirt, debris, garbage, and vermin or rodent infestation, including yards and outdoor areas. In buildings of four or fewer units, occupants must provide and maintain proper receptacles for garbage, ashes, and rubbish in compliance with the village's solid waste rules. Additionally, when more than two people share a dwelling unit, food preparation and cooking are not permitted in rooms used for sleeping.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 111 § 111-4, property owners and managers generally document the condition of each unit and common area at move-in and throughout the tenancy to establish which party holds responsibility for cleanliness and pest control. Operators of buildings with four or fewer units typically confirm that occupants have adequate, well-maintained waste receptacles that meet the requirements of Chapter 160, Solid Waste, Article I. Landlords also commonly include lease provisions that mirror the occupant duties set out in § 111-4, such as prohibiting food preparation in sleeping rooms when more than two persons occupy a unit, to help ensure ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 111-4 of East Rochester's housing code makes clear that tenants bear direct responsibility for keeping their occupied space and any areas under their exclusive control clean, sanitary, and free from pests. If the Health Officer determines a nuisance exists, they may issue a written notice requiring the occupant to correct the problem within a stated timeframe, and failure to comply can result in a violation and potential penalties. Tenants who receive such a notice or who have questions about their obligations under ch. 111 § 111-4 may wish to review the notice carefully, contact the village's Health Officer for clarification, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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