Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-37
Infestation 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 with generally accepted practices. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to residential buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. Screens shall not be required in rooms located sufficiently high in the upper stories of multiple dwellings as to be free of mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects.
Mount Kisco Code § 72-37 requires that all grounds, buildings, and structures be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and that any extermination methods used meet generally accepted standards. Where rodent or vermin infestation is a risk, basement and cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or similar material. Between May 1 and October 1, residential building entrances must have self-closing devices or screens, and ventilation openings must be screened, though upper-story rooms high enough to be free of flying insects are exempt from the screening requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 72-37 generally maintain a documented pest-control program using accepted extermination methods and conduct regular inspections of grounds and structures for signs of infestation. Compliant operators ensure that basement and cellar openings are fitted with wire mesh or equivalent screening wherever rodent or vermin risk exists, and they install self-closing devices or screens on residential entrances and ventilation openings each year before May 1. Keeping records of pest-control activities and seasonal screening installation 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.
Under § 72-37, tenants in Mount Kisco residential buildings have a right to premises that are free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, and to properly screened entrances and ventilation openings during the May 1–October 1 period. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate this provision—such as unscreened basement openings, missing self-closing entrance devices, or evidence of active infestation—they may document the conditions and report them to the local code enforcement or housing authority in Mount Kisco. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing codes can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available to them under this provision.
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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