Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 174-12
Maintenance
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A mobile home shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. A. Interior. Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Exits shall be maintained free of obstructions. B. Garbage and refuse. Suitable containers shall be provided for the temporary storage of garbage and refuse within the mobile home. C. Screenings. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to the mobile home shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. D. Extermination. Mobile homes shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodents. Extermination shall be effected in conformance with generally accepted practice. E. Flammable materials. Flammable cleaning liquids and other flammable materials shall be stored in a safe, approved manner.
Section 174-12 of Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 establishes baseline maintenance standards for mobile homes. The rule covers a range of conditions, including keeping interior surfaces and fixtures clean, ensuring exits remain unobstructed, providing proper garbage containers, installing screens on entrances and ventilation openings between May 1 and October 1, keeping the home free of pests, and storing flammable materials safely. The provision applies to the mobile home itself and addresses both structural upkeep and day-to-day habitability conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile homes subject to § 174-12 of Walden's Code of Ordinances ch. 174 generally keep interior surfaces, furnishings, and fixtures clean, ensure all exits are clear at all times, and supply appropriate refuse containers. Compliant operators also install self-closing devices or screens on entrances and ventilated openings during the May 1–October 1 window, maintain the home free of insects, vermin, and rodents through accepted extermination methods, and store any flammable materials in an approved manner. Routine inspections and documented maintenance schedules are common practices among operators who consistently meet these standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 174-12 of Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174, residents of mobile homes have an interest in living conditions that meet the sanitation, pest control, screening, and safety standards described in the provision. If conditions such as pest infestations, blocked exits, missing screens during the required seasonal period, or improperly stored flammable materials are present, tenants may have grounds to raise those conditions as a concern with local code enforcement authorities in Walden. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available when maintenance standards are not being met.
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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