Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-60
Supply of heat
Operative Text
Every owner or operator of a building who permits to be occupied any dwelling unit or rooming unit therein under an agreement, expressed or implied, to supply or furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat adequate to maintain therein, from September 15 to May 15 of the following year, a minimum inside temperature of 70° F. based on outside design temperature in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms and toilet rooms or compartments, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and not less than 60° F. between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. in all such rooms. The provisions of this section shall not apply where the failure to maintain minimum requirements results from any cause beyond the control of the owner or occupant. The temperature herein shall be measured as described in § 158-35A .
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-60 establishes minimum indoor heating standards for rental units where heat is included as part of the occupancy arrangement. From September 15 through May 15, covered spaces must reach at least 70°F during daytime and evening hours (6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.) and at least 60°F overnight. The rule does not apply when a heating failure is caused by circumstances genuinely outside the owner's or occupant's control, and temperatures are measured according to the method described in § 158-35A.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Building owners and operators covered by § 158-60 of the Evans Code of Ordinances generally maintain heating systems capable of reliably delivering the required minimum temperatures throughout the heating season, which runs from September 15 to May 15. Compliant operators typically monitor indoor temperatures in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, and toilet compartments during both the daytime window (6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.) and the overnight window (11:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.), and keep records of maintenance and any external disruptions that could qualify as causes beyond their control. Familiarity with the temperature-measurement method specified in § 158-35A is also part of standard compliance practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-60, tenants who have an agreement—written or implied—that heat will be provided are entitled to minimum indoor temperatures of 70°F during daytime hours and 60°F overnight throughout the September 15–May 15 heating season. If those temperatures are not being maintained and the shortfall does not appear to stem from circumstances beyond anyone's control, tenants may document conditions (including how temperatures are measured per § 158-35A), report the issue to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Evans, N.Y., and explore options through a local tenant-rights organization. Consulting with a housing attorney or tenant advocacy group can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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