Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-14
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 144-14 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances requires that all grounds, buildings, and structures be kept free of conditions that harbor or allow infestations of insects, vermin, and rodents. Any extermination methods used must follow generally accepted practices. Additionally, where rodent or vermin infestation is a risk, basement and cellar windows and other openings must be covered with wire mesh or other suitable screening materials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 144-14, compliant property operators routinely inspect their grounds and structures for signs of pest harborage and address infestations using industry-standard extermination methods. Operators also assess basement and cellar openings for vulnerability to rodent or vermin entry and install appropriate wire mesh or equivalent screening where such risk exists. Keeping documentation of pest inspections, treatments, and screening installations supports a record of 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.
Section 144-14 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy premises that are free from insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with any pest control carried out through accepted methods. If a tenant observes signs of infestation or unscreened basement and cellar openings that may allow pest entry, they may report the condition to Thomaston's local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenants may also consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 144-14 could be raised in relevant housing proceedings.
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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