Norwich, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-8
General maintenance requirements
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No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: A. Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and roof shall be reasonably weathertight and rodent-proof, shall be capable of affording privacy and shall be kept in good repair. B. Every window, exterior door and basement hatchway shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight and rodent-proof and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair. C. Every inside and outside stair, every porch and every appurtenance thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. D. Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and obstructions. E. Every water closet compartment floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit the maintenance of wooden floors in such rooms, provided such floors are as impervious to water as may reasonably be required to well-maintained wood floors. F. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter shall be so constructed or installed that it will function safely and effectively, and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition. G. No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility equipment or utility which is required under this chapter to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling let or occupied by him, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alteration are in process or during temporary emergencies. H. No owner shall occupy or let to any other occupant any vacant dwelling unit unless it complies with the provisions of this chapter.
Norwich, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-8 establishes baseline physical and operational standards that every dwelling or dwelling unit must meet before it can be occupied or rented. Structural elements such as foundations, walls, roofs, windows, doors, stairs, and porches must be kept weathertight, rodent-proof, and in good repair. Plumbing, utilities, and other required facilities must function safely and remain continuously available to occupants, with interruptions permitted only during active repairs or genuine emergencies. No vacant unit may be re-occupied or re-let unless it already meets all of these requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Norwich, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-8, compliant property operators routinely inspect and maintain structural components—foundations, roofs, windows, exterior doors, stairs, and porches—to ensure they remain weathertight, rodent-proof, and structurally sound. Plumbing fixtures, water and waste pipes, and all required utilities are kept in sanitary, leak-free, working order, and service is not discontinued to occupied units except during active repair work or genuine emergencies. Before placing a vacant unit back on the market or allowing occupancy, operators confirm the unit satisfies every requirement set out in Chapter 310.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Norwich, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-8 gives occupants a right to housing that meets defined structural, weatherproofing, rodent-proofing, plumbing, and utility standards from the moment they move in and throughout their tenancy. If a landlord removes or shuts off a required service outside of an active repair or emergency, that action is a direct violation of this section. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may document conditions, contact the Norwich Code Enforcement office to request an inspection, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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