Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-54
Accessory structures
Operative Text
A. General condition. Accessory structures located on exterior property areas shall be kept in good repair, free from health, fire and accident hazards and vermin, insect and rodent harborage. B. Rules and regulations. Accessory structures shall be kept structurally sound and in good repair or removed from the premises. Effective rodentproofing or extermination must be done, where necessary, in these structures. The exterior of such structures shall be made weather resistant through the use of decay-resistant materials or the application of paint or other preservatives. Privies, except as provided in § 190-80 , shall be removed.
Section 190-54 of the Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances (ch. 190) establishes baseline maintenance standards for accessory structures—such as sheds, garages, and outbuildings—located on exterior property areas. These structures must be kept structurally sound, free from health, fire, and accident hazards, and protected against vermin, insects, and rodents. Exterior surfaces must be made weather-resistant using decay-resistant materials, paint, or other preservatives, and any privies not covered by § 190-80 must be removed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 190-54 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances (ch. 190) generally maintain all accessory structures in sound structural condition, address any pest or rodent activity promptly through rodentproofing or extermination, and keep exterior surfaces treated with weather-resistant materials or coatings. Structures that cannot be brought into compliance are typically removed from the premises rather than left in disrepair. Privies not exempted under § 190-80 are removed as part of routine compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 190-54 of Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances (ch. 190), tenants have an interest in accessory structures on their rental property being kept structurally sound, hazard-free, and protected against pests and rodents. If an accessory structure appears to fall short of these standards—such as showing signs of rodent activity, structural deterioration, or weathering—tenants can document the conditions and report them to the appropriate Newburgh code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available when conditions covered by § 190-54 are not being maintained.
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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