South Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-4
Health hazards; emergency cases
Operative Text
A. The consolidated Board of Health is empowered to make inspections of the interior and exterior of all dwellings for possible cockroach and/or vermin infestation. Whenever the consolidated Board of Health or duly appointed health inspectors find that any dwelling constitutes a serious hazard to the health of the occupant or to the public because it is insanitary, cockroach- or vermin-infested, the consolidated Board of Health shall give written notice by personal service or by mail to the owner of said dwelling to abate such condition within five days by employment of a professional exterminator at the owner's expense to effectively eliminate said condition. In the event that such condition is not abated by the owner within that period, the consolidated Board of Health shall hire a professional exterminator to perform the services at the expense of the owner, and, upon failure of the owner to pay for such services, the cost shall become a lien on said property and be placed on the tax roll for collection. B. Unsanitary conditions constituting health hazards shall include but not be limited to the following conditions existing at the time of inspection: unreasonable quantities of garbage stored inside and outside of a dwelling, human refuse and fecal matter in and around the dwelling, infestations of insects, cockroaches, flies, rats, mice and other vermin, inoperable plumbing fixtures and unreasonable amounts of trash of any sort which might cause an unhealthy condition or health hazard. C. In emergency cases the consolidated Board of Health shall have authority to designate such dwelling unfit for human habitation, order the dwelling vacated and shall cause to be posted on the main entrance of any dwelling so closed a placard with the following words:"Use of this building for human habitation is prohibited and unlawful." If the owner fails to comply with an order issued by such health officer to bring the dwelling into compliance with the requirements of the health and sanitation code within a reasonable time, such health officer may order such dwelling to be removed or demolished, and the cost of such demolition shall be at the owner's expense and become a lien to be placed upon the tax roll against such property.
South Glens Falls Code of Ordinances ch. 107 § 107-4 establishes that the consolidated Board of Health has authority to inspect dwellings for cockroach, vermin, and other unsanitary conditions that pose health hazards. When such conditions are found, the owner receives written notice to hire a professional exterminator within five days at their own cost; if they fail to act, the Board arranges extermination and recovers the cost as a lien on the property. In emergency situations, the Board may declare a dwelling unfit for habitation, order it vacated, and—if the owner does not bring it into compliance within a reasonable time—may even order demolition, with costs again charged to the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 107 § 107-4, compliant property owners in South Glens Falls generally maintain dwellings free of cockroach and vermin infestations, manage garbage and refuse properly, and keep plumbing in working order to avoid triggering a Board of Health inspection finding. When written notice of an unsanitary condition is issued, operators typically engage a licensed professional exterminator promptly and within the five-day window to avoid the Board stepping in and billing the owner directly. Costs incurred by the Board for remediation or, in extreme cases, demolition can become a lien placed on the tax roll against the property, making timely compliance a significant financial consideration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 107 § 107-4 gives occupants of South Glens Falls dwellings a basis for relief when their home has cockroach or vermin infestations, excessive garbage, inoperable plumbing, or other conditions the provision identifies as health hazards. Tenants who believe their dwelling meets the threshold for a serious health hazard may contact the consolidated Board of Health to request an inspection, which can trigger the owner's obligation to remediate within five days. In severe situations, the Board has authority under this provision to declare a dwelling unfit for habitation; tenants facing such conditions may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of options available to them.
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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