Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-10
Infestation prevention
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A. Screening generally. During the period from May 1 to September 30 every door opening directly from any dwelling to outdoor space, which said doorway is used for ventilation, shall be supplied with a screen, together with a self-closing device in good working condition; and in each room at least one window or other device with openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, shall likewise be provided with a screen. B. Basement and cellar openings. Every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation and every other opening to a basement which might provide an entry for rodents shall be permanently equipped with screens or such other device as will effectively prevent their entrance. C. Extermination. Dwellings shall be kept free from rodents and other vermin at all times, with the responsibility for extermination resting with the occupant or owner as hereinafter specified. D. Garbage, rubbish storage and disposal. Every dwelling unit shall have approved garbage and rubbish storage or disposal facilities. In every multifamily dwelling, such facilities shall be placed in an approved location.
Port Jervis Code ch. 319 § 319-10 establishes rules aimed at preventing pest and rodent infestation in dwellings. From May 1 through September 30, exterior doors and at least one window per room used for ventilation must be fitted with screens, and self-closing devices on screened doors must be kept in working order. Basement and cellar openings that could allow rodent entry must be permanently screened or otherwise blocked year-round, and all dwellings must remain free of rodents and vermin at all times, with approved garbage and rubbish storage or disposal facilities required in every dwelling unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Port Jervis Code ch. 319 § 319-10, compliant property operators generally ensure that screened doors with functioning self-closing mechanisms are in place by May 1 each year and that at least one ventilation window per room is screened through September 30. Basement and cellar openings are permanently equipped with rodent-proof screens or barriers regardless of season. Owners of multifamily dwellings also maintain approved garbage and rubbish storage facilities in designated locations, and they coordinate or carry out extermination as required when the responsibility falls to the owner rather than the occupant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Port Jervis Code ch. 319 § 319-10 establishes that dwellings must be kept free of rodents and vermin at all times, and that proper screens and garbage facilities must be provided — rights that tenants can reference if these conditions are not met. Depending on how the lease allocates responsibility, either the occupant or the owner bears the duty of extermination, so reviewing your lease alongside this provision can clarify who is obligated to act. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider documenting conditions, contacting the Port Jervis Code Enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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