Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 252 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 252-17
Maintenance of nuisance or hazard prohibited
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No person shall hereafter be permitted to abandon, leave, dump, store or keep any nuisance, hazard or litter or matter attractive to vermin upon privately owned property within an R-1 District or any abutting district and said property shall be kept free and clear of the same (except agricultural products and animal feed managed under best management practices on an operational farm in an A-1 District).
Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 252 § 252-17 prohibits any person from abandoning, leaving, dumping, storing, or keeping nuisances, hazards, litter, or materials that attract vermin on privately owned property within an R-1 District or any district that borders it. Property owners are required to keep such land free and clear of these conditions. An exception exists for agricultural products and animal feed managed under best management practices on an operational farm located in an A-1 District.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 252 § 252-17, property owners and managers operating in or adjacent to R-1 Districts generally maintain their properties by promptly removing debris, discarded materials, and anything that could attract vermin. Compliant operators typically establish regular inspection and cleanup schedules to ensure no prohibited materials accumulate on their land. Keeping documentation of maintenance activities 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.
Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 252 § 252-17 establishes that privately owned property in or abutting an R-1 District must be kept free of nuisances, hazards, litter, and vermin-attracting materials. If a tenant observes conditions on their rental property that appear to violate this provision, they may report the concern to the relevant Manchester code enforcement or municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this provision relates to habitability standards and what general options may be available to them.
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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