Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-65
Protection against insects
Operative Text
A. Protection required. Every window, door and other opening to outdoor space in the exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be effectively protected against the entrance of insects. B. Rules and regulations. From May 1 to October 1, every opening, except bulkheads, used for ingress to or egress from a structure used for human habitation directly to or from outdoor space shall be supplied with either a self-closing device or a self-closing screen door, and every window of every habitable room, bathroom, toilet room or compartment and every other opening to outdoor space shall be equipped with approved screening, provided that such screening is necessary for effective protection against insects.
Section 190-65 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances requires that all exterior openings of residential structures be protected against insect entry. During the warm-weather season running from May 1 through October 1, this means that doors used for entry or exit must have either a self-closing device or a self-closing screen door, and windows in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and similar spaces must be fitted with approved screening. The rule applies wherever such screening is genuinely necessary to keep insects out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 190-65, compliant residential property operators ensure that all exterior openings are insect-proofed year-round, with heightened requirements in effect from May 1 to October 1. During that seasonal window, operators typically install or verify self-closing devices or self-closing screen doors on all ingress and egress openings (excluding bulkheads), and confirm that windows in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet compartments are fitted with approved screening. Keeping maintenance records of screen installations and inspections can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-65 gives residents of Newburgh rental housing the right to insect protection at exterior openings, including screened windows and self-closing screen doors or self-closing devices on entry and exit points during the May 1–October 1 period. If a landlord fails to provide required screening or self-closing mechanisms, tenants may consider documenting the deficiency in writing and reporting it to the City of Newburgh's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Hudson Valley region can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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