Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-36
Maintenance of plumbing fixtures
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Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof. This liability on the part of the occupant shall not relieve the owner of the responsibility of remedying any defect nor of any other liability imposed upon the owner by law, but it shall subject the occupant to the penalties of this chapter, upon proper proof of any willful or malicious act he has performed.
Section 160-36 of Endicott's Code of Ordinances places a shared responsibility on both occupants and owners regarding plumbing fixtures in dwelling units. Occupants are required to keep plumbing fixtures clean, sanitary, and properly used, while owners retain their independent legal duty to fix defects regardless of occupant behavior. An occupant who willfully or maliciously damages or misuses plumbing fixtures may face the penalties established elsewhere in Chapter 160.
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Under § 160-36, an occupant's responsibility for plumbing fixture care does not eliminate an owner's obligation to address defects or comply with other legal duties. Compliant property operators generally document the condition of plumbing fixtures at move-in and move-out, maintain records of repair requests and completed work, and address reported defects promptly. Owners who believe an occupant has caused damage through willful or malicious acts may pursue remedies under Chapter 160, but their own maintenance obligations remain in force throughout.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-36 requires occupants to keep plumbing fixtures clean and sanitary and to use them with reasonable care, but it explicitly preserves the owner's separate duty to remedy defects. Even if an occupant is found to have some responsibility, the owner cannot use that as a reason to avoid making necessary repairs. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to address a plumbing defect may consider raising the owner's obligations under Chapter 160 as a basis for a complaint with local code enforcement or consulting 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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