Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154-16
Maintenance
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A. General requirements. Mobile home units, including mechanical systems and equipment, shall be maintained and operated in a safe and sanitary condition so as to be free of conditions conducive to personal injury or detrimental to health or welfare. B. Interior maintenance. Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Exits shall be maintained free of obstructions. C. Garbage and refuse. Suitable containers shall be provided for the temporary storage of garbage and refuse within the mobile home. D. Screening. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to a mobile home shall be provided with self-closing type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. E. Extermination. Mobile homes shall be maintained free of insects, vermin, and rodents. Extermination shall be effected in conformance with generally accepted practice. F. Flammable materials. Flammable cleaning liquids and other flammable materials shall be stored in a safe, approved manner.
Section 154-16 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances establishes a set of ongoing maintenance standards for mobile home units. The rule covers a broad range of conditions, including the safe and sanitary upkeep of mechanical systems, interior surfaces, and fixtures; proper containment of garbage and refuse; seasonal screening of entrances and ventilation openings between May 1 and October 1; freedom from insects, vermin, and rodents; and safe storage of flammable materials. Exits must remain unobstructed at all times. Together, these requirements are designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of mobile home occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home units subject to ch. 154 § 154-16 generally keep all mechanical systems, floors, walls, ceilings, and fixtures in clean, safe, and sanitary condition year-round. Compliant operators ensure that garbage containers are provided inside each unit, that self-closing screens are installed on entrances and ventilation openings from May 1 through October 1, and that exits remain clear of obstructions. Pest control is addressed through generally accepted extermination practices, and any flammable cleaning liquids or materials are stored in an approved, safe manner consistent with § 154-16(F).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in mobile homes covered by Lackawanna Code ch. 154 § 154-16 have an interest in units that are kept safe, sanitary, and free of pests, obstructions, and improperly stored hazardous materials. If conditions such as pest infestations, blocked exits, missing seasonal screens, or unsanitary interiors arise, tenants may document the issues and raise the relevant subsection of § 154-16 when communicating with management or in any formal complaint process. Local code enforcement or housing authorities in Lackawanna, N.Y. may be a resource for reporting violations, and tenant-rights organizations can help clarify 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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