New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-26
Plumbing
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A. All plumbing fixtures, water supply lines, sewer lines and waste disposal systems and their appurtenances shall be properly installed in accordance with the requirements of the plumbing laws, codes and ordinances adopted by or applicable to the Village. They shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and operating condition, free from defects, leaks and obstructions. B. Every occupant shall be responsible for the exercise of proper care and cleanliness in the use and operation of all plumbing fixtures, sanitary facilities, appliances and equipment therein. This liability on the part of the occupant shall not relieve the owner of the responsibility of remedying any defect, nor of any other liability imposed upon the owner by law, but it shall subject the occupancy to the penalty provided for in Chapter 1 , § 1-20 , of the Village Code upon proper proof of any willful or malicious act he has performed.
New Hyde Park Code ch. 139 § 139-26 establishes dual responsibilities for plumbing systems in residential properties. All plumbing fixtures, supply lines, sewer lines, and waste disposal systems must be properly installed under applicable Village codes and kept in safe, sanitary, working order without defects, leaks, or blockages. Occupants share a duty of care in how they use plumbing and sanitary facilities, but that shared duty does not eliminate the owner's independent obligation to fix defects or comply with other legal requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 139 § 139-26, property owners and managers in New Hyde Park are generally expected to ensure that all plumbing installations meet Village code requirements and to keep those systems free from defects, leaks, and obstructions on an ongoing basis. A compliant operator typically conducts regular inspections, responds promptly to reported plumbing issues, and documents repairs to demonstrate that maintenance obligations are being met. Importantly, the provision makes clear that an occupant's own responsibility for cleanliness does not reduce the owner's duty to remedy defects or satisfy any other legally imposed obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-26 of the New Hyde Park Village Code gives occupants a right to plumbing systems that are properly installed, safe, sanitary, and fully operational. Tenants are expected to use plumbing fixtures and sanitary facilities with reasonable care, but the provision explicitly preserves the owner's obligation to fix defects regardless of the occupant's own responsibilities. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to maintain plumbing in the condition required by § 139-26 may consider documenting the conditions, notifying the landlord in writing, and reaching out to the Village's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available complaint and enforcement paths.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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