Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 254-7
Infestation; 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 to generally accepted practice. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements or cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
Section 254-7 of Valatie'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 entry is a concern, basement and cellar windows and other openings must be covered with wire mesh or another suitable screening material.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 254 § 254-7, 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 wire mesh or comparable screening wherever such a risk exists. Keeping documentation of inspections, treatments, and screening installations is a common practice among operators maintaining 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 254-7 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances establishes that tenants are entitled to occupy premises that are free from insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, and that basement or cellar openings posing an infestation risk must be properly screened. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate this provision—such as active infestations or unscreened basement openings—they may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Valatie. Tenant-rights organizations can also provide general information about available options when housing conditions may not meet local maintenance standards.
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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