Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-85
Refrigerator space
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A. Required. In every dwelling unit where perishable foods are kept, refrigerator space for their storage or appropriate utility connections shall be provided. B. Space and connections. Where refrigeration equipment is not provided, adequate space and utility connections shall be provided.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-85 establishes that every dwelling unit where perishable foods are stored must have either refrigerator space or the utility connections necessary to support refrigeration. If the landlord does not supply a refrigerator, the unit must still include adequate physical space and the appropriate utility hookups so that a tenant can install one. The rule ensures that some form of refrigeration infrastructure is present in any unit where perishable food is kept.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 190 § 190-85, compliant operators generally ensure that each dwelling unit is equipped with either a functioning refrigerator or, at minimum, sufficient space and utility connections to accommodate one. Property managers typically document what refrigeration infrastructure exists in each unit at the time of leasing. When a refrigerator is not owner-supplied, verifying that the space and utility connections meet the standard described in § 190-85 is part of routine habitability maintenance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-85 of the Newburgh Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to expect that their unit includes either refrigerator space or the connections needed to support one. If a unit lacks both a refrigerator and the required utility connections or adequate space, that condition may constitute a housing code violation that can be reported to the appropriate Newburgh housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Newburgh ordinances can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options exist when a unit does not meet the standards of § 190-85.
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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