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A. Domestic animals and pets shall not be kept on any outdoor or interior premises in such a manner as to create insanitary conditions or constitute a nuisance. B. Insanitary conditions, inappropriate types of domestic animals or pets and excessive numbers of the same constitute conditions that may be considered a nuisance under this section. C. Domestic animals and pets shall be maintained in accordance with applicable regulations of the Village of Pelham.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-68 establishes that domestic animals and pets must not be kept in ways that create unsanitary conditions or constitute a nuisance, whether indoors or outdoors. The rule identifies three specific triggers for a potential nuisance finding: unsanitary conditions, inappropriate types of animals, and excessive numbers of animals. All pet keeping must also comply with any additional Village of Pelham regulations that apply.
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Under ch. 54 § 54-68, property owners and managers generally ensure that tenants' pets and animals do not create unsanitary conditions or nuisances on the premises, both inside units and in outdoor areas. Compliant operators typically include clear pet policies in lease agreements that address animal types, quantities, and sanitation standards consistent with Village of Pelham regulations. Documenting property conditions and addressing complaints promptly are practices commonly associated with maintaining compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-68 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances sets out the conditions under which pet keeping is permitted in the village, including requirements around sanitation, appropriate animal types, and the number of animals kept. Tenants who believe a landlord or neighbor is violating this provision — for example, by allowing unsanitary conditions caused by animals — may have grounds to raise the issue with the Village of Pelham's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Pelham ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when conditions covered by § 54-68 are at issue.
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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