Milton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-9
Pest control
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The occupants of a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests therein or on the premises. Occupants of a building containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever their dwelling unit is the only one infested. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rodentproof or reasonably insectproof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two or more of the dwelling units of any dwelling or in the shared public part of any dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner.
Under Milton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-9, responsibility for pest extermination in a rental dwelling depends on the scope and source of the infestation. A tenant living alone in a single unit—or whose unit is the only one affected in a multi-unit building—generally bears responsibility for extermination. However, when an infestation spreads to two or more units, affects shared common areas, or results from the owner's failure to keep the structure rodentproof or reasonably insectproof, the obligation shifts to the property owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Milton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-9 generally maintain buildings in a condition that is rodentproof and reasonably insectproof to avoid bearing extermination responsibility. When an infestation is reported in two or more units or in shared common areas of a multi-unit building, compliant operators typically arrange and pay for professional extermination promptly. Keeping records of building maintenance, pest-control treatments, and tenant communications can help demonstrate that structural upkeep obligations are being met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Milton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-9, tenants have a right to live in a dwelling that the owner keeps structurally resistant to pests, and when an infestation stems from the owner's failure to maintain that condition—or when multiple units or common areas are affected—the owner is responsible for extermination. Tenants who believe an owner has failed to meet this obligation may consider documenting the infestation with photographs and written notices to the landlord, and can explore filing a complaint with the relevant local code-enforcement authority. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Milton's housing code can help clarify which enforcement paths 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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