New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-11
Heating requirements
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It shall be the duty of every person who has contracted to furnish heat or who is required by any contract, agreement, lease or other arrangement or by law to heat or furnish heat to any building or part thereof occupied as a place of habitation or occupied as a business establishment or for public or governmental purposes where one or more persons are employed to furnish heat to every occupied room in such building or part thereof so as to maintain temperature.
New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-11 establishes that anyone who has agreed or is legally obligated to provide heat to an occupied building — whether residential, commercial, or governmental — must actually deliver heat to every occupied room in that building. The rule applies broadly, covering habitation spaces as well as workplaces where at least one person is employed. The obligation is triggered by any contract, lease, agreement, or legal requirement, not just formal leases.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-11, property owners and managers who are bound by a lease or other arrangement to supply heat bear a clear duty to maintain adequate temperatures in every occupied room of their building. Compliant operators typically monitor heating systems regularly, respond promptly to reports of inadequate heat, and keep records of maintenance and repairs. This duty extends to all occupied portions of the building, not just common areas or select units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-11 gives occupants a basis to expect heat in every room of their dwelling when the landlord or another party has a contractual or legal obligation to provide it. Tenants who experience heating failures may document the conditions — such as dates, temperatures, and communications with the landlord — as this kind of record can be relevant if a complaint or legal proceeding arises. General enforcement paths can include contacting the New Rochelle building or housing department, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or reaching out to a local 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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