Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 235-18
Insect and rodent control
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect and rodent harborage and infestation. Extermination methods and other measures to control insects and rodents shall conform with the requirements of the health authority. B. Parks shall be maintained free of accumulations of debris which may provide rodent harborage or breeding place for flies, mosquitoes and other pests. C. Storage areas shall be so maintained as to prevent rodent harborage; lumber, pipe and other building materials shall be stored at least one foot above the ground. D. All exterior openings in or beneath any structure shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable material. E. The growth of brush, weeds and grass shall be controlled to prevent harborage of ticks, chiggers and other noxious insects. Parks shall be so maintained as to prevent the growth of ragweed, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and other noxious weeds considered detrimental to health. Open areas shall be maintained free of heavy undergrowth of any description.
Section 235-18 of Alden's Code of Ordinances requires that all grounds, buildings, structures, parks, and storage areas be kept free of conditions that attract or support insects and rodents. This includes proper screening of exterior openings, controlled vegetation growth, and storage of materials at least one foot off the ground. Extermination and pest-control methods must meet local health authority standards, and noxious plants such as ragweed, poison ivy, and poison sumac must be prevented from growing in parks and open areas.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 235-18, compliant property operators routinely inspect grounds and structures for signs of pest infestation, ensure all exterior openings are screened with wire mesh or equivalent material, and store lumber, pipe, and other building materials at least one foot above the ground. Operators also coordinate any extermination efforts with the requirements of the local health authority and keep vegetation trimmed to eliminate harborage for ticks, chiggers, and other noxious insects. Maintaining records of pest-control activities and vegetation management can help demonstrate 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 235-18 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy premises where grounds, structures, and storage areas are maintained free of insect and rodent infestation and harborage. If conditions such as unscreened openings, overgrown vegetation, or evidence of pest activity are present, tenants may document the issues and report them to the local code enforcement or health authority responsible for enforcing this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in the Alden area can provide general information about available remedies, including how violations of § 235-18 may be raised in housing-related 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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