Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-6
Extermination
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A. All structures must be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. B. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for extermination within the structure prior to renting or leasing the structure. C. The occupant of a one-family dwelling or of a single-tenant nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination on the premises. D. The owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the occupant shall be responsible for extermination. E. The occupant of any structure shall be responsible for the continued rodent and pest-free condition of the structure. If the infestations are caused by defects in the structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.
Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-6 establishes that all structures must be kept free of insects and rodents, and any infestation must be eliminated using approved, health-safe methods. Responsibility for extermination shifts depending on the type of structure and the cause of the infestation: owners bear primary responsibility before renting and in shared or common areas, while occupants are responsible for maintaining pest-free conditions in their own spaces. When an infestation stems from a structural defect, the owner is responsible regardless of who occupies the space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-6, compliant property owners ensure that any structure is free of insects and rodents before it is rented or leased to a new occupant. Owners of buildings with two or more units, rooming houses, or multi-occupancy structures maintain pest-free conditions in all shared, common, and exterior areas using approved extermination methods. When an infestation is linked to a structural defect rather than occupant behavior, owners of such structures take responsibility for remediation and implement precautions to prevent reinfestation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-6 gives occupants the right to move into a structure that has already been exterminated by the owner, and to live in a space free from insect and rodent infestation. Tenants in single-family dwellings are responsible for extermination on the premises, but when an infestation is caused by a structural defect, the owner bears that responsibility. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet their obligations under this provision may consider documenting the infestation, notifying the owner in writing, contacting local code enforcement, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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