Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 192 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 192-4
Infestation and screening
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with generally accepted practice. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable material. C. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to residential buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. Screens shall not be required in rooms located sufficiently high in the upper stories of multifamily dwellings as to be free of mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects.
Spring Valley Code of Ordinances ch. 192 § 192-4 establishes that all grounds, buildings, and structures must be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, with extermination methods following generally accepted practices. Basement and cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or similar material wherever rodent or vermin infestation is a risk. Between May 1 and October 1, residential building entrances must have self-closing devices or screens, and ventilation openings must be screened, though upper-story rooms in multifamily buildings that are effectively free of flying insects are exempt from the window-screening requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Spring Valley Code ch. 192 § 192-4 generally ensure that all exterior grounds and structures are kept clear of conditions that attract or harbor pests, using extermination methods consistent with industry standards. Compliant operators inspect basement and cellar openings for gaps or vulnerabilities and install appropriate wire mesh or equivalent screening where infestation risk exists. During the May 1 through October 1 season, operators typically verify that all residential entrances have functioning self-closing mechanisms or screens and that ventilation openings throughout the building are properly screened, accounting for any applicable upper-story exemptions in multifamily properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Spring Valley Code ch. 192 § 192-4, tenants in residential buildings have a right to premises that are free from insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, and to properly screened entrances and ventilation openings during the warm-weather season from May 1 to October 1. If a tenant observes unaddressed pest conditions, missing or broken screens, or entrances lacking self-closing devices, these may constitute violations of this provision that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenants may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to better understand available options, including how a documented violation under § 192-4 might be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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