Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-110
Extermination
Operative Text
Every occupant of a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any rodents, vermin or other pests therein or on the premises. Every occupant of a dwelling unit in a building containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested, except that whenever such infestation is caused by the failure of the owner to carry out the provisions of this chapter as cited in §§ 190-52 , 190-64 and 190-74 , exterminations shall be the responsibility of the owner. When two or more dwelling units within a building are so infested, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to carry out the provisions of this chapter within such building as cited above with respect to extermination.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-110, responsibility for pest extermination in a dwelling depends on the type of building and the scope of the infestation. In a single-unit dwelling, the occupant bears full responsibility for extermination. In a multi-unit building, the occupant is responsible only when their unit is the sole infested one—unless the infestation stems from the owner's failure to comply with related code provisions—and the owner becomes responsible whenever two or more units in the same building are infested.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating multi-unit buildings in Newburgh should be aware that § 190-110 assigns extermination responsibility to the owner whenever two or more units are infested, or whenever an infestation in a single unit is traceable to the owner's failure to meet obligations under §§ 190-52, 190-64, and 190-74. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections, address building-wide conditions that could harbor pests, and respond promptly when multiple units report infestations. Maintaining documentation of maintenance and extermination efforts can help demonstrate compliance with the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 190-110, tenants in multi-unit Newburgh buildings have a basis to assert that extermination is the owner's responsibility when more than one unit is infested, or when the infestation results from the owner's failure to fulfill duties under related code sections. Tenants who believe an owner is not meeting these obligations may consider filing a complaint with the City of Newburgh's code enforcement office or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Keeping written records of reported infestations and any owner responses can be useful when pursuing a complaint or raising a code violation.
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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