Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-53
Maintenance
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A mobile home shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. A. Interior. The floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Exits shall be maintained free of obstructions. B. Garbage and refuse. Suitable containers shall be provided for the temporary storage of garbage and refuse within the mobile home. C. Screening. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to the mobile home shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. D. Extermination. Mobile homes shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodents. Extermination shall be effected in conformance with generally accepted practice. E. Flammable materials. Flammable cleaning liquids and other flammable materials shall be stored in a safe, approved manner.
Section 178-53 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline maintenance standards for mobile homes, covering interior cleanliness, garbage storage, seasonal screening of entrances and ventilation openings, pest control, and safe storage of flammable materials. The rule requires that exits remain unobstructed and that pest extermination follow generally accepted practices. Seasonal screening requirements apply specifically between May 1 and October 1 each year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile homes subject to § 178-53 generally keep interiors—including floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings, and fixtures—clean and sanitary, and ensure exits are never blocked. Compliant operators provide appropriate garbage containers, install self-closing devices or screens on entrances and ventilation openings from May 1 through October 1, conduct pest extermination using accepted methods, and store flammable materials in approved containers. Maintaining documentation of pest control treatments and seasonal screening installations can support a record of 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.
Under § 178-53, tenants living in mobile homes have a right to a safe, sanitary living environment that includes unobstructed exits, pest-free conditions, proper garbage storage, seasonal screening, and safely stored flammable materials. If these conditions are not being met, tenants may consider documenting the issues in writing and notifying the property owner or manager, or contacting the City of Hornell's code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand the range of options available when maintenance standards under this provision are not upheld.
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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