Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-29
Infestation and screening
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with generally accepted practice. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
Section 161-29 of Port Jefferson's Code of Ordinances establishes that all grounds, buildings, and structures must be kept free of conditions that harbor or allow infestations of insects, vermin, and rodents. Any extermination methods used must align with generally accepted practices. Additionally, when there is a potential for rodent or vermin entry, basement and cellar windows and other openings must be fitted with wire mesh or other suitable screening materials.
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Under § 161-29, compliant property operators generally conduct routine inspections of their grounds and structures to identify and eliminate harborage conditions before infestations develop. When extermination is necessary, operators use methods consistent with generally accepted industry practices. Basements and cellars with openings that present a risk of rodent or vermin entry are typically fitted with wire mesh or comparable screening as a preventive measure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 161-29 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a rental property's grounds or structures show signs of insect, vermin, or rodent infestation, or when basement and cellar openings lack appropriate screening. Tenants who observe these conditions may consider documenting the issue and notifying their landlord in writing as a starting point. Local code enforcement or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Port Jefferson's ordinances can provide information about available complaint processes 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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