Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-93
Security
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The owner of a multiple dwelling shall provide for the security of the occupants at all times by: A. Maintaining proper lighting of all public and shared areas. B. Ensuring that locks on all exterior doors are operable. C. Ensuring that all windows have operable locks. D. Providing an approved intercommunication system between the main entrance and dwelling units. E. Prohibiting loitering in all public or shared areas. F. Providing peepholes in entrance doors to dwelling units. G. Providing and maintaining locked, tamperproof mailboxes. H. Supplying, upon letting, keys that are necessary to the occupant, such as for entrance door to the dwelling unit, mailbox, main entrance door of building and entrance doors to public or shared areas to which the occupant is permitted access and which are kept locked, such as laundry rooms and storage areas.
Section 54-93 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 54, establishes a set of baseline security requirements that owners of multiple dwellings must maintain at all times for the benefit of occupants. These requirements cover physical infrastructure—such as working exterior door locks, window locks, lighting in shared areas, peepholes, tamperproof mailboxes, and an intercommunication system at the main entrance—as well as operational duties like prohibiting loitering in common areas and supplying all necessary keys at the start of a tenancy. The rule applies continuously, not just at move-in, meaning the owner's obligation to keep these features functional is ongoing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings in Pelham should treat § 54-93 as a maintenance checklist that never closes: lighting in hallways and shared spaces must remain adequate, all exterior and window locks must stay in working order, and the intercommunication system must be functional at all times. At the start of each tenancy, a compliant operator provides the incoming occupant with every key needed to access the unit, mailbox, building entrance, and any locked shared areas such as laundry rooms. Routine inspections of tamperproof mailboxes, peepholes, and door hardware help demonstrate 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 § 54-93 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances, occupants of multiple dwellings are entitled to a continuously maintained set of security features—including working locks on exterior doors and windows, adequate lighting in common areas, a functioning intercom, a peephole on the unit entrance door, and a locked tamperproof mailbox. If any of these features are broken or absent, tenants may document the condition in writing and notify the building owner or manager, and may also contact the Village of Pelham's code enforcement or building department to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing codes can help occupants understand the range of options available when a landlord does not address security deficiencies covered by this section.
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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