Niskayuna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-8
Rodent harborage and infestation
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A. All buildings, structures, and properties shall be maintained free of insect, vermin, and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin, and rodents shall comply with generally accepted practice. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
Niskayuna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-8 requires that all buildings, structures, and properties be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and that any extermination methods used meet generally accepted standards. When conditions create a risk of infestation, basement and cellar openings such as windows must be covered with wire mesh or another suitable barrier material. The rule applies broadly to all property types and addresses both prevention and active infestation.
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Under ch. 139 § 139-8, compliant property operators generally conduct routine inspections to identify signs of insect, vermin, or rodent activity and address infestations using methods consistent with generally accepted extermination practices. Operators also assess basement and cellar openings for infestation risk and install wire mesh or comparable screening where such risk exists. Keeping documentation of inspections, treatments, and any screening installations is a common practice among operators managing 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. 139 § 139-8 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy a property maintained free of insect, vermin, and rodent harborage and infestation. If a tenant observes signs of infestation or unscreened basement openings that may allow pests to enter, general enforcement paths include notifying the landlord in writing, contacting the Niskayuna code enforcement office to report a potential violation, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting conditions with photographs and written records is a commonly recommended practice when pursuing any of these paths.
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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