Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 121-15
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 homes 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 121-15 of Palmyra's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline maintenance standards for mobile homes, covering interior cleanliness, garbage storage, seasonal screening of entrances and ventilation 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 subject to § 121-15 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 ventilation openings during the May 1–October 1 window, maintain the unit free of pests through accepted extermination methods, and store flammable materials in an approved manner. Routine inspections and documented maintenance schedules are common practices for demonstrating ongoing compliance with ch. 121 § 121-15.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Palmyra Code ch. 121 § 121-15, occupants of mobile homes have an interest in a unit that is kept safe, sanitary, and free of pests, with properly screened openings during the warmer months and unobstructed exits at all times. If conditions fall short of these standards—such as pest infestations, blocked exits, or missing seasonal screens—tenants may document the issues and raise the violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Palmyra. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available under § 121-15.
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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