Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-146
Furnishings
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A. Beds and bedding. In every rooming unit the operator shall provide for each person a separate bed with bedstead, bedding and bed linens satisfactory to the Enforcement Officer. All mattresses shall be provided with a waterproof covering and shall be arranged as to be at all times easily capable of thorough inspection. B. Bed linens and towels. The operator of every rooming house shall change supplied bed linens and towels therein at least once each week and prior to the letting of any room to any occupant. The operator shall maintain all supplied bed linens and towels in a clean and sanitary manner. C. Shades and drapes. Every window of every rooming unit in a rooming house shall be supplied with shades, drawn drapes or other devices or materials that, when properly used, will afford privacy to the occupant of the rooming unit. D. Every rooming unit shall be supplied with at least one (1) receptacle for the proper disposal of rubbish. E. Every rooming unit shall be supplied with at least one (1) ashtray, for the proper disposal of lighted cigarettes and cigars. F. Basement and cellar rooming units shall conform with the requirements for basement and cellar dwelling units. G. The preparation and eating of meals in rooming units is prohibited.
Section 54-146 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum furnishing and maintenance standards for rooming units and rooming houses. Each unit must be equipped with a separate bed (including a waterproof-covered mattress), privacy window coverings, a rubbish receptacle, and an ashtray. Bed linens and towels must be changed at least weekly and before any new occupant moves in, and the preparation or eating of meals inside rooming units is expressly prohibited.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses subject to § 54-146 generally maintain a documented linen-change schedule—replacing bed linens and towels at least once per week and before each new occupancy—and ensure every mattress has a waterproof cover arranged for easy inspection by the Enforcement Officer. Compliant operators also stock each unit with window privacy coverings, a rubbish receptacle, and an ashtray, and they keep all supplied furnishings in a clean and sanitary condition. Because § 54-146 explicitly prohibits meal preparation and eating in rooming units, operators typically communicate this restriction clearly to occupants at the time of letting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Pelham Code § 54-146, occupants of rooming units are entitled to a properly furnished space that includes a separate bed with a waterproof-covered mattress, clean linens and towels changed at least weekly, window privacy coverings, a rubbish receptacle, and an ashtray. If these standards are not being met, tenants may document the deficiency and report it to Pelham's Enforcement Officer, who is the designated authority under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local rooming-house regulations can help occupants understand the range of options available when a rooming house operator is not complying with § 54-146.
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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