Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-123
Cooking facilities
Operative Text
(a) Every dwelling unit shall be provided with installed cooking facilities or utility connections for such facilities. (b) Where cooking facilities are not supplied, adequate space and utility connections shall be provided where such connections are necessary.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-123, every dwelling unit must either have installed cooking facilities or have the utility connections and adequate space necessary to support them. The rule ensures that tenants have a functional means of preparing food within their unit. If a landlord does not supply the cooking equipment itself, the unit must still be set up with the infrastructure—space and utility hookups—to accommodate such facilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-123 places a clear obligation on property owners to ensure each dwelling unit is equipped for cooking. Compliant operators either install cooking appliances directly or verify that the unit contains adequate space and the necessary utility connections—such as gas lines or electrical outlets—to support tenant-supplied appliances. Routine property inspections can help confirm that these baseline conditions are maintained throughout a tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-123 of the Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances establishes that your dwelling unit must be equipped with either installed cooking facilities or the space and utility connections needed to use them. If your unit lacks both installed appliances and the infrastructure to support cooking, this provision may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the Poughkeepsie area can help explain what options are generally available when a unit does not meet 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.
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