Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-23
Infestation
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All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent re-infestation. (A) Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for extermination within the structure prior to renting or leasing the structure (B) Single occupant. The occupant of a one-family dwelling or of a single-tenant nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination on the premises. (C) Multiple occupancy. The owner of a structure containing two (2) or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the occupant shall be responsible for extermination. (D) Occupant. The occupant of any structure shall be responsible for the continued rodent and pest-free condition of the structure. (E) Exception: Where the infestations are caused by defects in the structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.
Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-23 requires that all structures be kept free of insects and rodents, and that any infestation be eliminated promptly using methods safe for human health, followed by steps to prevent recurrence. Responsibility for extermination is divided based on occupancy type: owners bear primary responsibility in multi-unit buildings and shared areas, while single-occupant tenants are responsible for their own premises. When an infestation stems from a structural defect, the owner is responsible regardless of who occupies the space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-23, property owners are generally responsible for ensuring a structure is free of pests before it is rented or leased, and for addressing infestations in common or shared areas of multi-unit buildings. Compliant operators typically document pre-rental inspections, arrange approved extermination treatments when needed, and implement preventive measures such as sealing entry points to reduce the risk of re-infestation. When an infestation is traceable to a structural defect — such as gaps in the foundation or deteriorated walls — the owner remains responsible for extermination even if a tenant occupies the affected space.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-23 of Huntington's Code of Ordinances ch. 124 gives tenants in multi-unit buildings certain protections, particularly when an infestation arises from structural defects or shared areas, in which case the owner — not the tenant — bears responsibility for extermination. Tenants in single-family homes or single-tenant structures are generally responsible for maintaining a pest-free condition on their own premises. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet their obligations under this provision may consider documenting the infestation, notifying the owner in writing, contacting the relevant Huntington code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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