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Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.110

Kitchen facilities

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Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.110
The owner shall provide each dwelling unit with a kitchen sink of sufficient size and capacity for washing dishes and kitchen utensils. (See Sections 15.12.140 and 15.12.200 .)
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Plain English

Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.110 establishes that every dwelling unit must be equipped with a kitchen sink that is large enough and has adequate capacity for washing dishes and kitchen utensils. The rule places the responsibility for providing this fixture squarely on the property owner, not the tenant. Related requirements can be found in Sections 15.12.140 and 15.12.200 of the same chapter.

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For Property Managers

Under Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.110, compliant property owners ensure that each dwelling unit they rent out contains a kitchen sink sized and configured to handle routine dishwashing tasks. Operators generally inspect sinks during unit turnovers and in response to maintenance requests to confirm the fixture meets the capacity standard. Because related provisions in Sections 15.12.140 and 15.12.200 may impose additional requirements, reviewing those sections alongside § 15.12.110 is part of a thorough compliance review.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.110 gives tenants the right to a kitchen sink of sufficient size and capacity in their dwelling unit, with the obligation to provide it resting on the owner. If a unit lacks an adequate kitchen sink, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a housing-code violation through the City of Lawrence's code enforcement or housing inspection process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Lawrence housing law can help explain how § 15.12.110, along with the related provisions in Sections 15.12.140 and 15.12.200, may apply to a given situation.

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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