Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-63
Insects, vermin and rodents
Operative Text
A. Outdoor premises shall be kept free from sources of insect, vermin and rodent harborage. Where such sources exist, they shall be eliminated. B. Materials, such as boxes, newspapers, lumber, scrap metal and other such materials that are stored outside the structure, shall be neatly stacked and elevated so that there will be an opening of at least eighteen (18) inches between the material and the ground level, to prevent the creation of a rat-harborage area. Stacking or piling of such materials against the building shall be prohibited. C. Garbage and rubbish containers shall be insectproof, verminproof and rodentproof. D. Vacant lots shall be kept free of rubbish, brush or any other conditions that may serve as places of rat harborage.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-63 establishes standards for keeping outdoor areas free of conditions that attract or shelter insects, vermin, and rodents. Stored materials outside a structure must be neatly stacked and raised at least eighteen inches off the ground, and may not be piled against a building. Garbage and rubbish containers must be pest-proof, and vacant lots must be kept clear of rubbish, brush, or similar harborage conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 54 § 54-63, compliant property operators routinely inspect outdoor areas for conditions that could harbor pests and promptly eliminate any such sources. Stored materials kept outside are maintained in neat, elevated stacks with at least eighteen inches of clearance from the ground, and are never piled against the building. Trash containers are selected and maintained to be insect-, vermin-, and rodent-proof, and any vacant lots under the owner's control are kept clear of rubbish and brush.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-63 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when outdoor areas, storage conditions, or garbage containers on their property are not maintained in a pest-resistant manner. Tenants who observe violations—such as materials stacked against the building, containers that are not pest-proof, or overgrown vacant lots—may report these conditions to the appropriate Pelham municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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