Mount Carmel — Ch. 12 Housing § 12-57
Bathing facilities
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Every dwelling unit shall contain, within a room which affords privacy to a person within said room, a bathtub or shower and lavatory basin in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system.
Section 12-57 of Mount Carmel's Housing Code requires that every dwelling unit include a bathtub or shower and a lavatory basin, both in good working condition and properly connected to water and sewer systems. These facilities must be located in a room that provides privacy, such as a bathroom. The rule establishes a baseline standard of sanitation and habitability that applies to all dwelling units within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ch. 12 Housing § 12-57, compliant property operators ensure that each dwelling unit contains a functioning bathtub or shower and lavatory basin connected to both water and sewer systems. These fixtures must be housed in a room that affords occupant privacy, and operators generally maintain them in good working order through routine inspections and prompt repairs. Keeping records of maintenance and repairs related to bathing facilities can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-57 of Mount Carmel's Housing Code establishes a right to bathing facilities — specifically a bathtub or shower and lavatory basin in good working condition — located in a private room within your dwelling unit. If these facilities are absent, broken, or improperly connected to water or sewer systems, that may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe this provision is not being met can consider contacting the local housing or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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