Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-60
Property maintenance
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A. General. A mobile home court shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition. B. Premises. Premises shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards. C. Brush and weed control. Open areas shall be maintained free of heavy undergrowths. Accumulations of plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated. D. Infestation. Grounds and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for purposes of extermination shall conform with generally accepted practice. E. Structures. Exterior wood surfaces of structures that are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be periodically treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative. F. Garbage and refuse. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse. G. Domestic animals and pets. Domestic animals and pets shall be kept in an appropriate manner and shall not be permitted to run at large.
Section 121-60 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline property maintenance standards for mobile home courts. The rule requires that the overall grounds and structures be kept safe, sanitary, and orderly — covering everything from weed and pest control to proper garbage disposal and the upkeep of exterior wood surfaces. Domestic animals must also be kept under control and not allowed to roam freely throughout the court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts in Rensselaer are expected to conduct regular inspections and upkeep consistent with § 121-60, addressing hazards such as heavy undergrowth, pest infestations, and deteriorating exterior wood surfaces before they become serious problems. Compliant operators typically maintain documented schedules for garbage collection, extermination services, and protective coating of wood structures, using methods that conform to generally accepted industry practice. Policies governing domestic animals should be clearly communicated to residents and enforced consistently to meet the ordinance's requirement that pets not be permitted to run at large.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home courts in Rensselaer have an interest in conditions that meet the standards set out in § 121-60, including freedom from pest infestations, physical hazards, and unsanitary refuse conditions. If a court is not being maintained in accordance with this provision, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting concerns to the City of Rensselaer's code enforcement office. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a mobile home court operator is not meeting the maintenance obligations described in § 121-60.
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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