Cal. Civ. Code § 20.11
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Tenement, lodging and boarding houses shall be provided with an adequate quantity of pure and wholesome water for the use of the occupants.
Under 28 Pa. Code § 20.11, tenement, lodging, and boarding houses in Pennsylvania are required to have an adequate supply of pure and wholesome water available for the people living in them. This is a basic habitability standard that applies to the building as a whole, not to individual tenants. The rule establishes a minimum threshold for water quality and quantity that these types of residential properties must meet.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of tenement, lodging, and boarding houses in Pennsylvania must ensure that their properties continuously provide occupants with a sufficient supply of clean, safe water, as required by 28 Pa. Code § 20.11. Compliant operators generally conduct regular checks of their water supply systems, address any disruptions or contamination issues promptly, and maintain documentation of water quality and service. Failure to meet this standard can expose a property to regulatory scrutiny and potential enforcement action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 28 Pa. Code § 20.11, occupants of tenement, lodging, and boarding houses have a right to an adequate supply of pure and wholesome water as part of their basic housing conditions. If water service is inadequate, contaminated, or absent, tenants may have grounds to file a complaint with local housing or health authorities, or raise the violation as a defense in relevant legal proceedings. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help occupants understand what options may be available to them given the 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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