East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 111-5
Obstruction of sewers
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It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit any material in any toilet, bathtub, sink or other plumbing fixture which may result in the obstruction of any sanitary sewer. This liability on the part of the occupant shall not relieve the owner of the responsibility of remedying any resultant chokage or stoppage, nor of any other liability otherwise imposed upon him by law, but shall subject the occupant to the penalties of this chapter upon proper proof of such act.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 § 111-5 prohibits anyone from depositing materials into toilets, bathtubs, sinks, or other plumbing fixtures if doing so could obstruct a sanitary sewer. When an occupant causes such a blockage, the property owner remains legally responsible for clearing it and faces any other obligations imposed by law. The occupant, however, can also be held independently liable and subject to the chapter's penalties if their actions are proven to have caused the obstruction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 § 111-5, a property owner's duty to remedy sewer chokages or stoppages is not eliminated even when an occupant is at fault. Compliant operators typically maintain plumbing systems in working order, respond promptly to reported blockages, and document the circumstances surrounding any stoppage to establish whether occupant conduct was involved. Keeping records of maintenance requests, repairs, and communications with tenants can help demonstrate that ownership responsibilities were met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 § 111-5 makes it unlawful for occupants to deposit materials into plumbing fixtures that could obstruct a sanitary sewer, and violations can result in penalties under the chapter if the act is proven. At the same time, the provision preserves the owner's independent obligation to fix any resulting blockage, meaning a tenant is not solely responsible for remediation costs simply because a stoppage occurred. Tenants who believe they are being improperly charged for repairs or facing enforcement action may wish to review the full chapter's penalty provisions and consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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