Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-47
Responsibilities of occupants
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Occupants of dwelling units shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards with regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. B. Maintenance of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. C. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities in that part of the premises which he occupies or controls, in a clean and sanitary condition and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. D. Keeping exits from his dwelling unit clear and unencumbered. E. Disposal of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a clean and sanitary manner. F. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within his dwelling unit if his unit is the only one infested in the premises. G. Hanging and removing required screens. H. Keeping his domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control.
Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-47 places a set of housing-standards responsibilities directly on the people who live in dwelling units, rather than solely on property owners. Occupants are required to keep their portion of the premises clean, safe, and sanitary; maintain plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration fixtures properly; keep exits clear; dispose of garbage appropriately; and control pests when only their unit is affected. The provision also covers responsibilities such as hanging and removing required screens and keeping pets under control.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 72-47, a compliant property operator recognizes that certain day-to-day maintenance duties are legally assigned to occupants rather than to the owner or manager. Operators typically document these occupant responsibilities in lease agreements so that the allocation of duties is clear from the start of tenancy. When a violation notice is issued, operators generally review whether the condition at issue falls within the occupant's scope under § 72-47 or remains an owner obligation under other sections of ch. 72.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-47 of Mount Kisco's housing code outlines specific areas where tenants—not landlords—bear responsibility for maintaining their units, including cleanliness, fixture care, exit clearance, pest control (when limited to one's own unit), and pet management. Tenants who believe a landlord is improperly attributing a violation to them, or who have questions about how these responsibilities interact with their lease, may consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority for general guidance. If a housing inspection or enforcement action arises under § 72-47, tenants have the ability to raise questions about whether the cited condition truly falls within their area of control.
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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