Oswego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-54
Maintenance
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A mobile home shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. A. Interior. Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Exits shall be maintained free of obstructions. B. Garbage and refuse. Suitable containers shall be provided for the temporary storage of garbage and refuse within the mobile home. C. Screening. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to the mobile home shall be provided with self-closing type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. D. Extermination. Mobile home shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodents. Extermination shall be effected in conformance with generally accepted practice. E. Flammable materials. Flammable cleaning liquids and other flammable materials shall be stored in a safe, approved manner.
Section 149-54 of Oswego's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline maintenance standards for mobile homes, covering interior cleanliness, garbage storage, seasonal screening of entrances and ventilated openings, pest control, and safe storage of flammable materials. The rule requires that exits remain unobstructed and that pest extermination follow generally accepted practices. Seasonal screening requirements apply specifically between May 1 and October 1 each year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile homes or mobile home parks subject to § 149-54 generally keep interiors—including floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings, and fixtures—clean and sanitary, and ensure exits are never blocked. Compliant operators provide appropriate refuse containers, install self-closing devices or screens on entrances and ventilated openings from May 1 through October 1, address pest issues using accepted extermination methods, and store flammable materials in approved containers and locations. Maintaining documentation of pest control treatments and routine inspections can support a record of 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.
Under § 149-54 of Oswego's Code of Ordinances, tenants living in mobile homes have an interest in habitable conditions that include clean interiors, unobstructed exits, proper refuse storage, seasonal pest screening, pest-free living spaces, and safe storage of flammable materials. If these conditions are not being met, tenants may consider contacting the City of Oswego's code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand the general enforcement paths 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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