Esopus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 101 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 101-5
Owners' obligations
Operative Text
A. In the event that the owner schedules or the owner learns that the utility service provider is scheduling a cessation or interruption of electric power or of gas or fuel to the rental property, owner shall notify the tenants and the Town of Esopus Supervisor and Building Department at least 48 hours in advance of said cessation or interruption of service. B. Owner will provide each tenant as well as the Town of Esopus Supervisor and Building Department with the name, address, telephone number and email address of the managing agent to contact in the event of an on-site emergency other than dialing 911. Said individual(s) must be able to respond and address on site emergencies 24 hours per day, every day of the year. C. Owner shall maintain a master list for all rental units identifying the head of household with their unit number and their landline or cell phone or telephone number. Owner shall immediately contact each such individual in the event of an emergency to apprise the tenant the nature of the emergency and the action that must be taken. D. Owner shall provide each tenant with a current list of all motels/hotels within an eight-mile radius including those facilities which accept pets and which could be used for temporary shelter in the event that tenants must be relocated due to an emergency or other on-site condition requiring the tenants to vacate. E. Owner shall prepare and provide to each tenant and to the Town of Esopus Supervisor and Building Department the protocol which the owner will follow for individual and mass communications to ensure that each tenant is promptly notified of any on-site emergency. F. Owner will prepare and provide to the Town of Esopus Supervisor and Town Building Inspector a diagram showing the location of each building, apartment, and structure on the rental property and also delineating the location of all utility lines and utility facilities extant on the rental property.
Section 101-5 of Esopus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 101 establishes a set of proactive communication and preparedness obligations for rental property owners. It requires advance notice to tenants and town officials before utility interruptions, the designation of a 24/7 emergency contact, maintenance of a tenant contact list, and distribution of temporary shelter information. Owners must also document and share emergency communication protocols and provide town officials with a site diagram showing buildings and utility infrastructure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 101-5, compliant operators generally maintain up-to-date records covering tenant contact information, managing-agent details, nearby lodging options, and a site utility diagram—all shared with tenants and the Town of Esopus Supervisor and Building Department. When a utility interruption is known or scheduled, operators provide at least 48 hours' advance notice to both tenants and town officials. Keeping these materials current and accessible supports readiness for the full range of obligations the section imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 101-5 gives tenants the right to receive advance notice of utility shutoffs, a 24/7 emergency contact, a list of nearby temporary lodging, and a written emergency communication protocol from their owner. If an owner has not provided these materials, tenants may contact the Town of Esopus Building Department to report the gap. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York landlord-tenant law can help residents understand what remedies may be available.
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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