Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-58
Responsibilities of occupants
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Occupants of dwelling units shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy of that part of the premises which they occupy or control to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. B. Maintenance of that part of the premises which they occupy or control in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. C. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities in that part of the premises which they occupy or control, in a clean and sanitary condition, and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. D. Keeping exits from their dwelling unit clear and unencumbered. E. Disposal of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a clean and sanitary manner. F. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within their dwelling unit if their unit is the only one infested in the premises. G. Hanging and removing required screens. H. Keeping their domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control.
Section 245-58 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances places a set of housing-standards obligations directly on the people who live in a dwelling unit, rather than on the property owner. These responsibilities cover day-to-day matters such as keeping occupied spaces clean and safe, not blocking exits, disposing of garbage properly, controlling occupancy levels, and managing pets. When a pest infestation is confined solely to one unit, the occupant of that unit—rather than the landlord—bears responsibility for extermination under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-58, Sleepy Hollow shifts certain maintenance and compliance duties to occupants, which affects how a property owner or manager documents and enforces lease obligations. Operators generally include lease clauses that mirror the occupant responsibilities listed in this section—covering cleanliness, exit clearance, garbage disposal, pest control for single-unit infestations, and pet management—so that the allocation of responsibility is clear in writing. Keeping records of unit condition at move-in and conducting periodic inspections helps demonstrate that any violations of § 245-58 originated with the occupant rather than with building-wide conditions the owner controls.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-58 makes clear that tenants in Sleepy Hollow carry direct responsibility for specific conditions within the space they occupy or control, including sanitation, exit clearance, garbage disposal, and pest extermination when only their unit is affected. Understanding the boundary between occupant duties under § 245-58 and landlord duties under other provisions of Chapter 245 can be important if a housing-standards complaint or enforcement action arises. Tenants who believe a violation has been misattributed to them, or who have questions about where their obligations end and the landlord's begin, may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 245 with a housing counselor.
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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