Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-46
Light and ventilation requirements
Operative Text
A. Habitable space. A mobile home shall be provided with natural light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of each habitable space, in accordance with the following: (1) Window area shall equal at least 10% of the floor area of each habitable space. (2) Openable area of windows and other openings used for natural ventilation of each habitable space shall equal at least 45% of the required window area, or mechanical ventilation shall be provided as set forth in § 140-47B(16) . B. Nonhabitable space. A mobile home shall be provided with light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of nonhabitable space, in accordance with the following: (1) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with light of sufficient intensity and so distributed as to permit the maintenance of sanitary conditions and the safe use of the space and the appliances, equipment and fixtures. (2) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation consisting of openable areas of not less than 1 1/2 square feet for bathrooms and toilet rooms and not less than three square feet for kitchenettes, or mechanical ventilation shall be provided as set forth in § 140-47B(16) .
Section 140-46 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum light and ventilation standards for mobile homes. In habitable spaces, windows must cover at least 10% of the floor area, and at least 45% of that window area must be openable for natural ventilation—or a mechanical ventilation system meeting § 140-47B(16) must be installed instead. Non-habitable spaces such as kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms must have adequate lighting for safe, sanitary use and must provide specified minimum openable areas for natural ventilation, again with a mechanical ventilation alternative available.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home properties subject to Wallkill Code § 140-46 generally ensure that each habitable space is equipped with windows sized to at least 10% of the room's floor area, with nearly half of that window area capable of opening. For kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, compliant operators verify that openable ventilation areas meet the square-footage minimums stated in § 140-46B(2), or that an approved mechanical ventilation system under § 140-47B(16) is in place. Routine inspections of window hardware, seals, and ventilation equipment help confirm ongoing compliance with these standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wallkill Code § 140-46, tenants living in mobile homes have a right to habitable spaces with adequate natural light and ventilation, as well as properly lit and ventilated kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If windows are too small, inoperable, or ventilation appears insufficient relative to the standards in § 140-46, tenants may document the conditions and raise the issue with local code enforcement or housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand whether observed conditions fall short of the requirements and what general options exist for seeking correction.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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