Williston Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 168-13
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 to 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 materials.
Section 168-13 of the Williston Park Code of Ordinances requires that all grounds, buildings, and structures be kept free of conditions that harbor or allow infestations of insects, vermin, and rodents. Any extermination methods used must follow generally accepted practices. Additionally, where rodent or vermin infestation is a risk, basement and cellar windows and other openings must be covered with wire mesh or other suitable screening materials.
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Under § 168-13, compliant property operators routinely inspect their grounds and structures for signs of pest harborage and address infestations using industry-standard extermination methods. Operators also assess basement and cellar openings for vulnerability to rodent or vermin entry and install appropriate wire mesh or equivalent screening where such risk exists. Maintaining documentation of pest control activities and screening installations can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-13 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy premises that are free from insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with landlords obligated to use accepted extermination methods and to screen vulnerable basement and cellar openings. If a tenant observes signs of infestation or unscreened openings that may allow pest entry, they may report the condition to Williston Park's local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can provide general information about how to document conditions and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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