Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-115
Extermination
Operative Text
(a) Every occupant of a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any rodents, vermin or other pests therein. (b) Every occupant of a dwelling unit in a building containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested, except that whenever such infestation is caused by the failure of the owner to carry out the provisions of this chapter, as cited in §§ 12-29 , 12-42 and 12-55 , extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. When two or more dwelling units within a building are so infested, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to carry out the provisions of this chapter within such building, as cited above with respect to extermination.
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-115 establishes a tiered responsibility framework for pest extermination in residential buildings. In a single-unit dwelling, the occupant bears full responsibility for addressing any rodent, vermin, or pest infestation. In multi-unit buildings, the occupant is responsible when only their unit is affected—unless the infestation stems from the owner's failure to comply with related code provisions—and the owner becomes responsible when two or more units in the same building are infested.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-115, property owners of multi-unit buildings are generally expected to maintain the building in a condition that prevents pest infestations, in compliance with the cross-referenced provisions at §§ 12-29, 12-42, and 12-55. When two or more units in a building are found to be infested, compliant operators typically arrange and fund extermination for the entire building promptly. Owners who allow building-wide conditions to deteriorate in ways that cause infestations may find that responsibility for extermination shifts to them even when only one unit is affected.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 12-115, tenants in single-unit dwellings are generally responsible for their own pest control, while tenants in multi-unit buildings may have grounds to hold their owner responsible if the infestation spread from building-wide conditions or if two or more units are affected. Tenants who believe an owner's failure to maintain the building caused or contributed to an infestation may consider documenting the conditions and raising the relevant code provisions as part of a complaint or housing proceeding. Local tenant-rights organizations or the Village of Tuckahoe's code enforcement office can be resources for understanding how § 12-115 applies to a given situation.
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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