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No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required to be supplied by the provisions of this chapter to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling unit, except for necessary repairs, alterations or emergencies, and not beyond a reasonable time to effectuate said repairs or alterations.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-61 establishes that required services, facilities, equipment, and utilities in occupied dwelling units cannot be removed, shut off, or discontinued by any owner, operator, or occupant. The only recognized exceptions are necessary repairs, alterations, or emergencies, and even then the interruption must not extend beyond a reasonable time to complete the work. The rule applies broadly to anyone with control over the property, not just the primary landlord.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-61, compliant property operators maintain continuous provision of all services and utilities required by Chapter 158 to occupied units. When a temporary shutoff is unavoidable due to repairs, alterations, or an emergency, operators generally document the necessity and restore service within a timeframe that a reasonable person would consider appropriate for the scope of work. Keeping records of work orders, contractor schedules, and restoration dates helps demonstrate that any interruption fell within the permitted exceptions.
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 § 158-61 gives occupants of dwelling units a right to continuous utility and service provision, with only narrow exceptions for repairs, alterations, or emergencies of reasonable duration. If a required service is cut off outside those exceptions, tenants may raise the violation with local code enforcement authorities in Evans, N.Y., or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies. Documenting the dates and duration of any service interruption, along with any communications with the owner or operator, can be useful when pursuing a complaint under this provision.
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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