Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-42
Disposal of refrigerators
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Every person who discards a gas-fired, electric or other refrigerator shall, before removing such refrigerator from the room in which it was installed, remove the locking device or hinges of the refrigerator.
Under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-42, anyone who discards a refrigerator—whether gas-fired, electric, or another type—must remove its locking device or hinges before the appliance is taken out of the room where it was installed. The rule is designed to prevent children or others from becoming trapped inside an abandoned refrigerator. It applies to any person disposing of such an appliance, regardless of whether they are a property owner, tenant, or anyone else.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-42 generally ensure that any refrigerator being discarded from a rental unit has its locking device or hinges removed before the unit is moved out of the room where it was installed. Compliant operators typically include this step in their appliance disposal or unit-turnover procedures. Keeping a record of disposal practices can help demonstrate adherence to this safety requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-42, the obligation to remove the locking device or hinges of a discarded refrigerator applies to 'every person' who discards one, which can include tenants disposing of their own appliances. If a landlord is responsible for removing a refrigerator and fails to comply with this provision, tenants may report the concern to the appropriate local code enforcement office in Oneida. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify how this provision applies in particular rental situations.
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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