Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-60.9
Hanging of laundry
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If a non-owner-occupied property owner allows the hanging of laundry on the property, he/she/they must provide a manufactured approved clothes pole in the rear yard.
Under Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-60.9, when the owner of a non-owner-occupied rental property permits tenants to hang laundry outdoors, the property must have a manufactured, approved clothes pole installed in the rear yard. The rule does not require owners to allow outdoor laundry drying, but it sets a specific equipment standard if they choose to permit it. This provision applies only to properties where the owner does not reside on-site.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 475-60.9, operators of non-owner-occupied rental properties who allow outdoor laundry drying are generally expected to supply a manufactured, code-approved clothes pole located in the rear yard. Compliant property managers typically ensure that any such pole meets the 'manufactured approved' standard before permitting tenants to use it. Owners who prefer not to install the required equipment may instead prohibit outdoor laundry hanging altogether to avoid the obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 475-60.9 of the Fulton Code of Ordinances establishes that if your landlord permits outdoor laundry drying at a non-owner-occupied property, a manufactured, approved clothes pole in the rear yard is required by law. If you believe this standard is not being met, general enforcement paths include contacting the relevant Fulton municipal code enforcement office or raising the issue in writing with your landlord. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can help you understand what options may be available in situations like this.
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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