Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-28
Discontinuance of services restricted
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No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility equipment or utility which is required under this chapter to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling let or occupied by him, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process or during temporary emergencies.
Section 160-28 of Endicott's Code of Ordinances prohibits any owner, operator, or occupant from removing, shutting off, or discontinuing any service, facility, equipment, or utility that is required under Chapter 160 of the code for an occupied dwelling. The only recognized exceptions are brief interruptions that occur during active repair or alteration work, or during temporary emergencies. The rule is designed to ensure that required housing services remain continuously available to occupants.
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Under § 160-28, compliant property owners and operators maintain all Chapter 160-required services, facilities, equipment, and utilities without interruption for occupied units. Temporary shutoffs are permissible only while actual repair or alteration work is actively underway, or during a genuine temporary emergency — not as a general management practice. Operators typically document the scope and duration of any service interruption to demonstrate it falls within one of these narrow exceptions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-28 gives occupants of dwellings in Endicott a clear protection against having required services, facilities, equipment, or utilities removed or shut off by an owner or operator outside of active repairs or genuine emergencies. If a required service is discontinued without a qualifying reason, that discontinuance may constitute a violation of Chapter 160 that can be raised with local code enforcement authorities. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated may contact the Village of Endicott's code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand 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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