Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-57
Responsibilities of lodging house operators
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Lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. B. Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of lodging house premises. C. Maintenance and operation of all required service facilities. D. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances within their control, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an operative, clean and sanitary condition. E. Sanitary maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings. F. Keeping exits clear and unencumbered. G. Disposal of building garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner. H. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. I. Hanging and removing required screens.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-57 places a broad set of housing-maintenance duties squarely on lodging house operators rather than on individual tenants or guests. The rule covers everything from capping occupancy at permitted levels and keeping common areas sanitary, to maintaining plumbing and appliances, clearing exits, managing garbage, controlling pests, and installing or removing required window screens. In effect, the operator—not the occupant—bears legal responsibility for the overall habitability and safety of the lodging house premises.
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Under Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-57, compliant lodging house operators generally conduct regular inspections of all shared and private spaces to confirm that occupancy counts stay within permitted limits and that plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration equipment remains operative and clean. They also maintain a documented schedule for pest extermination, garbage disposal, exit-clearance checks, and seasonal screen installation and removal. Keeping records of maintenance activities and service-facility inspections helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the nine specific duties enumerated in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-57 establishes that lodging house operators—not residents—are responsible for sanitary conditions, working facilities, pest control, clear exits, and other habitability standards throughout the premises. If conditions fall short of these standards, residents may have grounds to report concerns to the local code-enforcement or housing authority in Sleepy Hollow, which can investigate and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local or state 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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