Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-9
Light and ventilation
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A. Habitable space. A mobile home shall be provided with natural light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of each habitable space in accordance with the following: (1) Window area shall equal at least 10% of the floor area of each habitable space. (2) Openable area of windows and other openings used for natural ventilation of each habitable space shall equal at least 45% of the required window area, or mechanical ventilation shall be provided. B. Nonhabitable space. A mobile home shall be provided with light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of nonhabitable space in accordance with the following: (1) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with light of sufficient intensity and so distributed as to permit the maintenance of sanitary conditions and the safe use of the space and the appliances, equipment and fixtures. (2) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation consisting of openable areas of not less than 11/2 square feet for bathrooms and toilet rooms and not less than three square feet for kitchenettes, or mechanical ventilation shall be provided.
Section 142-9 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum standards for light and ventilation in mobile homes. For habitable rooms, windows must cover at least 10% of the floor area, and at least 45% of that window area must be openable for natural airflow—or a mechanical ventilation system must be installed instead. For non-habitable spaces like kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, the rule requires adequate lighting for safe and sanitary use, plus specific minimum openable areas for natural ventilation (1.5 square feet for bathrooms and toilet rooms, 3 square feet for kitchenettes) or an equivalent mechanical system.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile homes in Owego Village should verify that each habitable space meets the window-area and openable-ventilation thresholds set out in § 142-9, or that a compliant mechanical ventilation system is in place. For non-habitable spaces such as kitchenettes and bathrooms, compliant operators ensure lighting is sufficient for safe, sanitary use and that ventilation openings meet the square-footage minimums specified in § 142-9(B). Routine inspections of window hardware, exhaust fans, and lighting fixtures help confirm ongoing compliance with these standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 142-9 of the Owego Village Code of Ordinances, tenants in mobile homes have a right to adequate natural light and ventilation in every habitable room, as well as proper lighting and ventilation in kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If windows are too small, cannot be opened sufficiently, or ventilation appears inadequate, this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint or code-enforcement inquiry with the appropriate local authority. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider contacting Owego Village's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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