Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-7
Insect and rodent control
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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, as approved and recommended by the State of New York. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall approximately be screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. All commercial establishments shall be required to show evidence of a rodent control program.
Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-7 requires that all grounds, buildings, and structures be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and that any extermination methods used align with practices approved by the State of New York. Basement and cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or comparable materials wherever rodent or vermin infestation is a risk. Commercial establishments bear an additional obligation to maintain and be able to demonstrate an active rodent control program.
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Under ch. 136 § 136-7, compliant property operators generally keep all grounds and structures free of pest harborage, use state-approved extermination methods, and install wire mesh or equivalent screening on basement and cellar openings where infestation risk exists. Operators of commercial establishments are also expected to maintain documented evidence of an ongoing rodent control program, which may be subject to inspection. Keeping records of pest-control vendor visits, treatment logs, and screening maintenance can help demonstrate compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 136 § 136-7 establishes that tenants have an interest in living in premises free from insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with landlords responsible for maintaining those conditions and using state-approved extermination methods. If a tenant observes signs of infestation or unscreened basement openings that may allow pest entry, they may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the local code enforcement authority in Lake Grove. Tenant-rights organizations can provide general information about how to raise a housing code violation and what remedies may be available under New York law.
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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