Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 169 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 169-8
Infestation, storage and screening
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be closed or appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. No materials, goods or supplies may be stored in any front yard or in an exterior or interior side yard. Materials may be stored in a rear yard, provided that the area used for storage is screened from neighboring properties by a fence or hedge and that the method and manner of storage complies with the other provisions hereof.
Haverstraw Village Code § 169-8 establishes three related property-maintenance requirements. First, all grounds, buildings, and structures must be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, with extermination methods following generally accepted practices. Second, basement and cellar windows and openings must be closed or screened with wire mesh or similar material wherever rodent or vermin infestation is a risk. Third, materials, goods, or supplies cannot be stored in front yards or side yards; rear-yard storage is permitted only when it is screened from neighboring properties by a fence or hedge and otherwise complies with the section's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential or commercial property in Haverstraw Village should treat § 169-8 as a routine maintenance checklist. Compliant property managers regularly inspect for signs of pest activity, engage licensed exterminators using industry-standard methods, ensure basement and cellar openings are fitted with appropriate wire mesh or screening, and keep all stored materials confined to rear yards behind adequate fencing or hedging. Keeping records of pest-control services and screening installations can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 169-8, tenants have a right to occupy premises that are free from insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with properly screened basement and cellar openings where infestation risk exists. If a rental unit or its grounds appear to violate these standards, tenants can document conditions with photographs and written notices to the landlord. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with Haverstraw Village's code-enforcement office or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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