Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-114
Discontinuance of utilities prohibited
Operative Text
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, shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling unit, except for necessary repairs, alterations or emergencies.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-114 establishes that essential services, facilities, equipment, and utilities required under Chapter 190 must remain continuously available to occupied dwelling units. Interruptions are only permitted in narrow circumstances — specifically, necessary repairs, alterations, or emergencies. The rule applies to owners, operators, and occupants alike, meaning no party in the chain of control may cause a prohibited discontinuance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 190-114, compliant property owners and operators maintain uninterrupted access to all Chapter 190-required utilities and services for every occupied unit. When a temporary shutoff is unavoidable, operators generally document that it falls within the recognized exceptions — necessary repairs, alterations, or a genuine emergency — and restore service as promptly as possible. Proactive communication with tenants about planned maintenance interruptions is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate good-faith compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-114 gives occupants of Newburgh dwelling units a clear basis to object when an owner or operator removes or shuts off a required utility or service outside of the permitted exceptions. Tenants who believe a prohibited discontinuance has occurred may report the condition to the City of Newburgh's code enforcement office, which administers Chapter 190. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be available 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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