Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 218 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 218-8
Residential rental property requirements; single-family and multifamily
Operative Text
A. The owner of every rental dwelling shall provide properly fitted window screening for each window or a habitable room from May 1 to October 1. B. All commercial and residential rental properties shall be maintained free of all types of interior mold at all times. The areas covered by this section shall include, but not be limited to, basements, enclosed porches, crawl spaces, attics, attached garages, hallways and all habitable areas. C. Mechanical ventilation discharge to the outside shall be provided in bathrooms containing a shower or tub in rental dwellings when an operable window is not present. Exceptions are at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer. D. Smoke detectors shall be installed in each bedroom and outside of each bedroom within 10 feet of the entrance of each bedroom. E. A minimum of one carbon monoxide detector shall be installed at the lowest level containing a sleeping area within 15 feet of a sleeping area. An additional carbon monoxide detector shall be required at any level of a structure that contains a CO 2 producing device and in all common areas of multifamily structures. F. The owner of every rental property shall provide garbage and recycling services and containers for each rental unit. G. Portable space heaters shall be prohibited as a primary heat source within all multifamily dwellings. H. GFI receptacles shall be installed at every electrical outlet within 24 inches of a water source (measured from the faucet to the edge of the receptacle). I. All rental properties shall provide a minimum sixty-four-square-foot, one-hour fire-rated ceiling above any fuel-fired boiler or furnace and to any combustible walls within 24 inches of all sides of the unit located within the structure.
Fallsburg Code ch. 218 § 218-8 sets out a broad set of physical-condition standards that apply to rental dwellings in the town. Among other things, it requires window screens during warm months, continuous freedom from interior mold, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in specified locations, garbage and recycling service for each unit, and fire-rated ceilings above fuel-fired heating equipment. Portable space heaters may not serve as a primary heat source in multifamily buildings, and GFI electrical receptacles are required near water sources.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties subject to § 218-8 generally keep records showing that window screens are installed by May 1 and removed after October 1, and that mold inspections and remediation are conducted on a routine basis covering all areas listed in the ordinance. Compliant owners verify that smoke detectors appear in each bedroom and within ten feet of each bedroom entrance, and that carbon monoxide detectors are placed at the lowest sleeping level and near any CO-producing appliance. Garbage and recycling containers are provided per unit, GFI outlets are installed within 24 inches of water sources, and a fire-rated ceiling meeting the one-hour rating is maintained above any boiler or furnace.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Fallsburg rentals are entitled to the habitability conditions described in § 218-8, including mold-free premises, functioning safety detectors, and proper ventilation in bathrooms without operable windows. If a rental unit appears to fall short of these standards, a tenant may document the conditions and raise the violation with the town's Code Enforcement Officer, who has authority to inspect and act on complaints. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand which specific conditions may constitute a violation and what general options exist for seeking correction.
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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