Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-8
Responsibilities of owners and occupants for general cleanliness and trash disposal
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A. Owner and owner-occupant responsibility. Every owner or owner-occupant shall be responsible for the cleanliness of all parts of a dwelling and premises shared in common by more than one family and for provision of the following utilities and services, except where such responsibility is assumed by an operator or an occupant by agreement: (1) Provision of garbage and trash disposal facilities or containers where the dwelling exceeds two units. (2) Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests, except that where only one dwelling unit is infested, the occupant of such infested unit shall be responsible for its extermination unless the dwelling is not maintained in a reasonably ratproof or insectproof condition. (3) Provision of all other facilities, utilities, service of conditions required by this chapter. B. Occupant responsibility. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall be responsible for keeping the occupied area and premises and all plumbing equipment and facilities in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times. Rubbish and garbage shall be disposed of or stored in proper containers in a neat and sanitary manner unless disposed of or stored by the owner or owner-occupant as provided in Subsection A of this section.
Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 § 162-8 establishes a shared framework of cleanliness and sanitation duties between property owners and the people who live in their units. Owners and owner-occupants are generally responsible for common areas, pest extermination, and trash disposal facilities in buildings with more than two units, though these duties can shift by written agreement. Occupants, in turn, are responsible for keeping their own unit, plumbing fixtures, and surrounding premises clean, safe, and sanitary, and for properly storing or disposing of their own rubbish and garbage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 162-8, compliant owners and owner-occupants of multi-unit dwellings in Suffern typically maintain common areas in a clean condition, provide adequate garbage and trash disposal containers for buildings exceeding two units, and arrange for pest extermination when an infestation affects more than one unit or when the structure itself is not reasonably ratproof or insectproof. Operators who wish to transfer any of these responsibilities to an occupant generally do so through a clear written agreement. Keeping documentation of pest control services, trash container maintenance, and common-area inspections reflects the kind of ongoing compliance this section contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-8 gives occupants of Suffern dwellings a defined set of rights and responsibilities: while owners bear primary responsibility for common areas and multi-unit trash facilities, each occupant is responsible for maintaining their own unit and plumbing in a clean and sanitary state and for properly storing or disposing of rubbish. If a pest infestation appears to stem from the building's overall condition rather than the occupant's unit alone, § 162-8 suggests that responsibility may rest with the owner. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet their obligations under this section may consider documenting conditions, contacting the Village of Suffern's code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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