Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-48
Maintenance requirements
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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. Screening. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to the mobile home shall be provided with 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 140-48 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline maintenance standards for mobile homes, covering interior cleanliness, waste storage, seasonal screening of entrances and ventilated openings (May 1 through October 1), pest control, and safe storage of flammable materials. The rule requires that exits remain unobstructed and that extermination be carried out using generally accepted practices. Taken together, these requirements define the minimum condition a mobile home must meet to be considered safe and sanitary under Wallkill law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile homes subject to § 140-48 generally keep interior surfaces, furnishings, and fixtures clean, ensure exits are never blocked, and supply appropriate refuse containers inside each unit. Between May 1 and October 1, compliant operators install screens on entrances and ventilated openings. They also maintain a pest-free environment through accepted extermination methods and store any flammable cleaning liquids or materials in approved, safe containers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 140-48, residents of mobile homes in Wallkill have a right to a unit that is safe, sanitary, and free of pests, with properly screened openings during the warm-weather season and unobstructed exits at all times. If a mobile home falls short of these standards—such as having a blocked exit, missing screens during the required period, or an unaddressed pest infestation—tenants may document the conditions and report them to the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Wallkill. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when maintenance obligations under provisions like § 140-48 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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