Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-54
Light and ventilation
Operative Text
A. Habitable space. A mobile home shall be provided with natural light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of each habitable space in accordance with the following: (1) Window area shall equal at least 10% of the floor area of each habitable space. (2) Openable area of windows and other openings used for natural ventilation of each habitable space shall equal at least 45% of the required window area, or mechanical ventilation shall be provided as set forth in § 122-56B(16). B. Nonhabitable space. A mobile home shall be provided with light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of nonhabitable space in accordance with the following: (1) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with light of sufficient intensity and so distributed as to permit the maintenance of sanitary conditions and the safe use of the space and the appliances, equipment and fixtures. (2) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation consisting of openable areas of not less than 1 1/2 square feet for bathrooms and toilet rooms, and not less than three square feet for kitchenettes, or mechanical ventilation shall be provided as set forth in § 122-56B(16).
Section 122-54 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances establishes minimum standards for natural light and ventilation in mobile homes. In habitable rooms, windows must cover at least 10% of the floor area, and at least 45% of that window area must be openable for ventilation—or a mechanical ventilation system meeting § 122-56B(16) may be used instead. Non-habitable spaces such as kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms must have adequate lighting and specific minimum openable areas for natural ventilation, again with a mechanical ventilation alternative available.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home properties subject to § 122-54 generally ensure that every habitable room has windows sized to at least 10% of the room's floor area, with nearly half of that window area capable of being opened. For kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, compliant operators verify that openable ventilation areas meet the square-footage minimums stated in § 122-54B(2), or that an approved mechanical ventilation system is installed per § 122-56B(16). Routine inspections of window hardware, seals, and ventilation equipment help demonstrate ongoing compliance with these light and ventilation requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 122-54, residents of mobile homes in Highland Falls have a right to habitable spaces with adequate natural light and ventilation, as well as properly lit and ventilated kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If windows are too small, inoperable, or ventilation appears insufficient, a tenant may document the conditions and raise the issue as a potential code violation with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies may be available, including how to file a formal complaint or raise a violation as a defense in relevant proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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