Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING1 § 9-2-5-8
SINKS
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A. Kitchen Sink: Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink in good repair, free of chips, cracks or other defects which may be a sanitary hazard, and it shall be in working condition, properly connected to a water and sewer system approved by the Building Inspector. B. Hot And Cold Water: Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower required under the provisions of this Chapter shall be properly connected with both hot and cold water lines. (1997 Code)
Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING § 9-2-5-8 requires that every dwelling unit include a kitchen sink that is structurally sound — free of chips, cracks, or other defects that could pose a sanitary hazard — and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. Additionally, every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower in the unit must be supplied with both hot and cold running water. This provision establishes a baseline plumbing standard that applies to all rental dwelling units within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Colona § 9-2-5-8, compliant rental property operators generally ensure that kitchen sinks are maintained in good repair, without chips, cracks, or sanitary defects, and that all required plumbing fixtures — including sinks, lavatory basins, and bathtubs or showers — are connected to both hot and cold water lines approved by the Building Inspector. Routine inspections of plumbing fixtures and prompt repair of any damage or defects are practices consistent with meeting this standard. Keeping records of maintenance and repairs related to plumbing fixtures can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the requirements of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Colona § 9-2-5-8 gives tenants the right to a kitchen sink in good repair and free of sanitary defects, as well as hot and cold running water at all required plumbing fixtures throughout the dwelling unit. If a sink is cracked, chipped, or lacks proper hot or cold water, this provision may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the local Building Inspector or code enforcement authority. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the 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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