Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-40
Infestation and screening
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods 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 wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to residential buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. Screens shall not be required in rooms located sufficiently high in the upper stories of multiple dwellings as to be free of mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-40 establishes that all grounds, buildings, and structures must be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, with extermination methods following generally accepted practices. Basement and cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or similar materials wherever rodent or vermin infestation is a risk. Between May 1 and October 1, residential building entrances must have self-closing devices or screens, and ventilation openings must be screened, though upper-story rooms high enough to be free of flying insects are exempt from the window-screening requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Highland Falls are generally expected to maintain their buildings and grounds in compliance with § 122-40 by conducting regular inspections for signs of pest activity and addressing infestations using accepted extermination methods. Compliant property managers typically ensure that basement and cellar openings are fitted with wire mesh or equivalent screening wherever pest risk exists, and that building entrances are equipped with self-closing devices or screens from May 1 through October 1. Ventilation openings throughout the building should also be screened during that seasonal window, with the exception of upper-story rooms that are demonstrably free of flying insects.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-40, tenants have a right to live in a building that is maintained free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with proper screening in place during the required seasonal period. If a tenant observes unaddressed pest problems or missing screens during the May 1–October 1 window, they may document the conditions and report them to the local code enforcement or housing authority responsible for enforcing ch. 122. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to raise a violation of § 122-40 as part of a broader habitability concern or complaint process.
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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