Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-62
Maintenance
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A mobile home shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. A. Interior. Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Exits shall be maintained free of obstructions. B. Garbage and refuse. Suitable containers shall be provided for the temporary storage of garbage and refuse within the mobile homes. C. Screening. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to the mobile home shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. D. Extermination. Mobile home shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodents. Extermination shall be effected in conformance with generally accepted practice. E. Flammable materials. Flammable cleaning liquids and other flammable materials shall be stored in a safe, approved manner.
Section 186-62 of Massena's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline maintenance standards for mobile homes, covering interior cleanliness, garbage storage, seasonal screening of entrances and ventilation openings, pest control, and safe storage of flammable materials. The rule requires that exits remain unobstructed and that pest extermination follow generally accepted practices. Seasonal screening requirements apply specifically between May 1 and October 1 each year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 186-62, operators of mobile homes are generally expected to keep interiors—including floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings, and fixtures—clean and sanitary, and to ensure exits are never blocked. Compliant operators typically provide adequate refuse containers, install self-closing screens on entrances and ventilation openings during the May 1–October 1 window, address pest issues promptly using accepted extermination methods, and store flammable materials in approved containers. Keeping dated maintenance logs and inspection records can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the various subsections of § 186-62.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-62 sets out conditions that a mobile home must meet, including a pest-free environment, unobstructed exits, proper refuse storage, seasonal screening, and safe handling of flammable materials. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to fall short of these standards—such as persistent pest infestations or blocked exits—may have grounds to raise a violation under § 186-62 by contacting the local code enforcement office in Massena. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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