Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-8
Infestation, storage 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 closed or appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. No materials, goods or supplies may be stored in any front yard or in an exterior or interior side yard. Materials may be stored in a rear yard, provided that the area used for storage is screened from neighboring properties by a fence or hedge and that the method and manner of storage complies with the other provisions hereof.
Montour Falls Code ch. 108 § 108-8 establishes standards for keeping properties free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and for controlling how materials are stored outdoors. Extermination methods must follow generally accepted practices, and basement or cellar openings must be screened or closed where infestation risk exists. Storage of materials, goods, or supplies is prohibited in front yards and side yards, but is permitted in rear yards if the storage area is screened from neighboring properties by a fence or hedge and otherwise complies with the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Montour Falls Code ch. 108 § 108-8, compliant property operators routinely inspect grounds and structures for signs of pest harborage and arrange extermination using industry-standard methods when needed. Basement and cellar windows or openings are kept closed or fitted with wire mesh or other suitable screening wherever rodent or vermin risk is present. Operators also ensure that any outdoor storage of materials, goods, or supplies is confined to rear yards, screened from neighboring properties by a fence or hedge, and arranged in a manner consistent with the rest of § 108-8.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Montour Falls Code ch. 108 § 108-8 gives occupants a basis to expect that their building and grounds will be kept free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with proper screening on basement and cellar openings where risk exists. If a property appears to fall short of these standards—such as visible pest activity or unscreened basement openings—tenants may document the conditions and report them to the appropriate Montour Falls code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what options are available under § 108-8 and related provisions.
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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