Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-59
Protection against infestation
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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 practice. B. Where the potential for rodent infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements shall be appropriately ratproofed with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. From May 1 to November 1, entrance to residential buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows or 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. D. The exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be so maintained as to be vermin and rodent free. Where rodent or vermin problems exist, all exterior windows, doors and other openings, two feet above ground level or below, shall be screened or protected with acceptable wire mesh or other approved materials. Defects, cracks or holes shall be tightly sealed to prevent the entrance of vermin and rodents.
Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-59 establishes that all grounds, buildings, and structures must be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and that extermination methods must follow generally accepted practices. The rule requires physical barriers—such as wire mesh, screens, and self-closing devices—to prevent pest entry, with seasonal screening requirements in effect from May 1 through November 1. Exterior structures used for human habitation must also be maintained vermin- and rodent-free, with cracks, holes, and low openings sealed or screened where infestations exist or are likely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-59, compliant property operators generally conduct routine inspections of grounds and structures for signs of pest activity and engage licensed exterminators who follow accepted industry practices. They install and maintain self-closing devices or screens on building entrances and ventilation openings each season between May 1 and November 1, and ensure basement windows and low exterior openings are fitted with wire mesh or equivalent materials where rodent risk is present. Operators also seal cracks, holes, and structural defects on exterior surfaces to prevent vermin entry, keeping documentation of maintenance and extermination activities as part of ongoing property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-59 gives occupants of residential buildings a basis to expect that their landlord will maintain the property free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and will provide proper screening and sealed openings as required. If a tenant observes pest infestations, missing or broken screens, unsealed gaps, or a lack of self-closing devices during the May 1–November 1 window, these conditions may constitute code violations that can be reported to the local code enforcement or housing authority in Oneida. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how a documented violation under this provision could be relevant to habitability claims or other remedies available under local and state law.
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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