Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-10
Extermination
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A. Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. B. Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for extermination within the structure prior to renting or leasing the structure. C. Single occupant. The occupant of a one-family dwelling or of a single-tenant nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination on the premises. D. Multiple occupancy. The owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the occupant shall be responsible for extermination. E. Occupant. The occupant of any structure shall be responsible for the continued rodent and pest-free condition of the structure, except where the infestations are caused by defects in the structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.
Section 147-10 of Mamakating's Code of Ordinances establishes that all structures must be kept free of insects and rodents, and that any infestation must be addressed through approved extermination methods that are safe for human health. Responsibility for extermination is divided based on the type of occupancy: owners bear responsibility before renting a unit and in shared or common areas of multi-unit buildings, while occupants are generally responsible for maintaining pest-free conditions during their tenancy. When an infestation stems from a structural defect rather than occupant behavior, the owner is responsible for remediation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 147-10, property owners in Mamakating are generally expected to ensure a structure is free of insects and rodents before it is rented or leased to any tenant. Owners of buildings with two or more dwelling units, rooming houses, or multi-occupancy structures are responsible for extermination in shared spaces, common areas, and on exterior property. Compliant operators typically document the pest-free condition of a unit prior to occupancy and address any infestations that arise from structural deficiencies, such as gaps, cracks, or other building defects that allow pest entry.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-10 gives tenants in Mamakating a basis to expect that a unit will be pest-free at the start of a tenancy, and that any infestation traceable to a structural defect in the building remains the owner's responsibility to address. Tenants in single-family homes or single-tenant structures generally bear responsibility for maintaining pest-free conditions during their occupancy. Those who believe an infestation is caused by a building defect rather than their own conduct may wish to document the conditions, notify the owner in writing, and explore options such as contacting local code enforcement or a tenant-rights organization familiar with § 147-10.
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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