Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-7
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A. Refrigerators, and similar equipment with locking mechanisms, shall not be discarded, abandoned or stored on premises accessible to children, without first removing the locking devices or the hinges of the doors. B. Junked vehicles, equipment and materials shall not be stored in open areas of premises.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-7 establishes two related rules about junk and discarded items on residential premises. First, appliances such as refrigerators that have locking mechanisms cannot be left, abandoned, or stored where children can access them unless the locks or door hinges are removed beforehand. Second, junked vehicles, equipment, and materials are prohibited from being stored in open, outdoor areas of any premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-7, compliant property operators ensure that any refrigerators or similar locking appliances are never left in areas accessible to children without first removing the locking hardware or door hinges. Operators also keep open outdoor areas of their properties free of junked vehicles, equipment, and materials. Routine property inspections can help identify and address these conditions before they become code violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-7 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if their landlord is storing junked vehicles, equipment, or materials in open areas of the property, or leaving locking appliances accessible to children without disabling the locks. Tenants who observe these conditions may consider reporting them to the appropriate Kingston code enforcement office. Local tenant-rights organizations can help explain what documentation to gather and what complaint processes 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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