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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 or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling unit except for necessary repairs, alterations or emergencies.
Chapter 77, Section 77-11 of the Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes that essential services, facilities, equipment, and utilities required under the chapter must remain continuously available in occupied dwelling units. The only recognized exceptions are situations involving necessary repairs, alterations, or emergencies. This rule applies to owners, operators, and occupants alike, meaning no party in the housing relationship may cause such a discontinuance outside those narrow circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oneida Code § 77-11, compliant property owners and operators maintain uninterrupted access to all utilities and services required by Chapter 77 for every occupied unit. When temporary shutoffs are unavoidable—such as for plumbing repairs or emergency situations—operators generally document the necessity and restore service as promptly as possible. Intentional or prolonged discontinuance outside these recognized exceptions exposes an owner or operator to potential code enforcement action under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oneida Code § 77-11 gives occupants of dwelling units a clear basis to expect that required utilities and services will not be removed or shut off except for genuine repairs, alterations, or emergencies. If a tenant believes a landlord or operator has discontinued service in violation of this section, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local code enforcement office responsible for Chapter 77 compliance. Tenants may also wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision might apply to their circumstances.
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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