Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-72
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A. Residential buildings and occupancies shall be wired for electricity, and lighting equipment shall be installed throughout to provide adequate illumination for the intended use of each space. Each electric wiring system shall be connected to an adequate source of supply. B. There shall be a switch or other means for controlling a light in each dwelling unit near the point of entrance to such unit.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-72 establishes that residential buildings must be equipped with electrical wiring and lighting fixtures sufficient to adequately illuminate every space based on how that space is used. Every electrical system must be connected to a reliable power source. Additionally, each dwelling unit is required to have a switch or equivalent control for a light located near the unit's entrance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-72, compliant property operators ensure that all areas of their residential buildings are wired for electricity and fitted with lighting adequate for each space's intended purpose. Operators also verify that every dwelling unit has a functioning light switch or comparable control device positioned near the main point of entry. Routine inspections of wiring connections and entrance lighting controls 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.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-72 gives tenants the right to adequate electrical lighting throughout their dwelling and a light switch near their unit's entrance. If a rental unit lacks proper wiring, sufficient lighting, or an entrance light control, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a housing code violation. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with Albany's local code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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