Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-40
Infestation and 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 with generally accepted practice. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. From May 1 to October 1 entrances to residential buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. Screens shall not be required in rooms located sufficiently high in the upper stories of multiple dwellings as to be free of mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-40 establishes that all grounds, buildings, and structures must be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, with extermination methods following generally accepted practices. Basement and cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or similar materials wherever rodent or vermin infestation is a risk. Between May 1 and October 1, residential building entrances must have self-closing devices or screens, and ventilation openings must be screened, though upper-story rooms high enough to be free of flying insects are exempt from the window-screening requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 183-40, compliant property operators generally maintain a routine pest-prevention program for all grounds and structures, using extermination methods consistent with accepted industry practice. Operators typically install wire mesh or equivalent screening on basement and cellar openings where infestation risk exists, and ensure that by May 1 each year all residential entrances are equipped with self-closing devices or screens and that ventilation openings are properly screened. Keeping records of pest-control activities and seasonal screening installation 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 183-40 gives residents of Canton Village an expectation that their building will be kept free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation and that appropriate screening will be in place during the warmer months. If a building appears to lack required screens, has unaddressed pest problems, or is missing self-closing entrance devices between May 1 and October 1, tenants may have grounds to raise these conditions as a housing-code concern. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local code-enforcement or housing authority, documenting conditions in writing, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Canton Village ordinances.
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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