Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-122
Electrical service
Operative Text
(a) Every dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house and rooming unit shall be provided with electrical service. (b) Every dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house and rooming unit shall be properly connected to a source of electric power.
Section 12-122 of Poughkeepsie's Code of Ordinances requires that every residential dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, and rooming unit be supplied with electrical service and properly connected to a source of electric power. The rule establishes a baseline infrastructure standard that applies to all covered residential spaces, regardless of type or size. It does not create exceptions based on the age of the building or the nature of the tenancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-122, compliant property owners and managers ensure that each dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, and rooming unit they operate is both supplied with electrical service and properly connected to an electric power source. Routine inspections of electrical connections and service panels are a common practice among operators seeking to maintain compliance with this standard. Documenting the status of electrical service for each unit can help demonstrate adherence to the provision during municipal inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-122 establishes that tenants in Poughkeepsie have a right to electrical service and a proper connection to electric power in their dwelling or rooming unit. If a unit lacks electrical service or has a faulty connection, this provision may be relevant when raising a housing code complaint with the appropriate Poughkeepsie municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand the general options available when a landlord may not be meeting this standard.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 7, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.