Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 185-7
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 to 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.
Section 185-7 of Lynbrook's Code of Ordinances requires that all grounds, buildings, and structures be kept free of conditions that harbor or allow infestations of insects, vermin, and rodents. Any extermination methods used must follow generally accepted practices. Additionally, when there is a potential for rodent or vermin entry, basement and cellar windows and other openings must be fitted with wire mesh or other suitable screening materials.
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Under § 185-7, compliant property operators routinely inspect their grounds and structures for signs of pest harborage and address infestations using extermination methods consistent with generally accepted industry practice. Operators also assess basement and cellar openings for rodent or vermin vulnerability and install appropriate wire mesh or equivalent screening where such risk exists. Maintaining documentation of pest inspections, treatments, and screening installations supports a record of 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 185-7 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy premises that are maintained free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with properly screened basement and cellar openings where infestation risk exists. Tenants who observe conditions that may violate this provision—such as active infestations or unscreened basement openings—can report concerns to Lynbrook's local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain available options, including how a code violation under § 185-7 may be relevant 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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