Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-46
Responsibilities of lodging house operators
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Lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards with regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. B. Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of lodging house premises. C. Maintenance and operation of all required service facilities. D. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances within his control, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an operative, clean and sanitary condition. E. Sanitary maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings. F. Keeping exits clear and unencumbered. G. Disposal of building garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner. H. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. I. Hanging and removing required screens.
Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-46 places a broad set of maintenance and safety obligations squarely on lodging house operators rather than on individual occupants. The rule covers everything from capping occupancy at permitted levels and keeping common areas sanitary, to maintaining plumbing and appliances, clearing exits, managing garbage, controlling pests, and installing required window screens. These responsibilities apply to the premises as a whole, meaning the operator is accountable for the overall condition of the building and its shared systems.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of lodging houses in Mount Kisco are expected, under § 72-46, to actively manage the physical condition of their properties rather than wait for complaints to arise. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections to confirm occupancy stays within permitted limits, that plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration equipment remains functional and clean, that exits are never blocked, and that pest control and garbage disposal programs are in place. Keeping records of maintenance activities, screen installations, and extermination services can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with each of the provision's enumerated requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-46 of the Mount Kisco Code establishes that lodging house operators—not tenants—bear responsibility for a wide range of habitability conditions, including sanitary common areas, working plumbing and appliances, clear exits, pest control, and proper garbage disposal. If any of these conditions are not being met, residents may have grounds to raise the operator's obligations under this provision when reporting concerns to the local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing law can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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