Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-47
Light in nonhabitable space
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Every stair, hall, cellar and basement located in a structure used for human habitation shall have adequate electric light available at all times.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-47 establishes that stairs, hallways, cellars, and basements within residential buildings must have adequate electric lighting available continuously. The rule applies to all such spaces in structures used for human habitation, regardless of whether those spaces are themselves living areas. This is a baseline habitability standard focused on safety in common and nonhabitable areas of a home or building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-47, operators of residential properties generally ensure that electric lighting is installed and functional at all times in stairs, hallways, cellars, and basements. Compliant property managers routinely inspect these areas to confirm that bulbs, fixtures, and electrical connections remain in working order. Keeping maintenance logs and responding promptly to lighting failures in these spaces are practices consistent with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-47 gives residents of buildings used for human habitation a basis to expect continuously available electric lighting in stairs, hallways, cellars, and basements. If lighting in these areas is absent or inadequate, tenants may document the condition and report it to the local code enforcement or housing authority in Evans, N.Y. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord fails to maintain required lighting.
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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