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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 from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling unit, except for necessary repairs, alterations or emergencies.
Section 12-119 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, prohibits any owner, operator, or occupant from removing, shutting off, or discontinuing a required service, facility, equipment, or utility in an occupied dwelling unit. The only recognized exceptions are necessary repairs, alterations, or emergencies. This rule applies broadly—it covers not just landlords but any party who might cause such a disruption.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tuckahoe Code ch. 12 § 12-119, compliant property owners and operators maintain continuous provision of all services, facilities, equipment, and utilities required by Chapter 12 for occupied units. When temporary shutoffs are unavoidable, operators generally document that the interruption falls within the narrow exceptions of necessary repairs, alterations, or emergencies, and restore service promptly. Planned maintenance that requires a utility interruption is typically communicated to residents in advance and completed within a reasonable timeframe.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-119 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, gives occupants of dwelling units a clear protection against the removal or shutoff of required utilities and services outside of recognized exceptions. If a service is discontinued without a legitimate repair, alteration, or emergency justification, tenants may have grounds to raise that violation in a housing proceeding or file a complaint with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Tuckahoe's local ordinances can help residents understand what options are generally available when this provision may have been violated.
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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