Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-3
Responsibilities of owners
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A. Owners, operators and occupants who are responsible by reason of agreement or law shall be responsible for compliance with all provisions of this chapter. B. Owners of premises shall also be responsible for proper maintenance, condition and function of service facilities. Unless otherwise agreed in writing with tenants, the owner shall be responsible for furnishing adequate heat and hot water supply, except in units with individual heating systems or a domestic hot water supply. Any agreement between the landlord and others to be effective hereunder shall be filed with the Department of Public Works. C. In the event that refrigerator equipment is provided by the owner, the owner shall maintain same in proper operating condition.
Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-3 establishes that owners, operators, and occupants bear responsibility for complying with the chapter's requirements based on their role or any applicable agreement. Owners carry a specific duty to keep service facilities properly maintained and functioning, and—unless a written agreement shifts the obligation—must supply adequate heat and hot water, except where individual unit systems exist. If an owner provides a refrigerator, that appliance must also be kept in working order, and any written agreement reassigning these duties must be filed with the Department of Public Works.
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Under Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-3, compliant property owners generally ensure that all service facilities—including heating systems, hot water supply, and any owner-provided refrigerators—are kept in proper operating condition throughout a tenancy. When an owner wishes to shift responsibility for heat or hot water to a tenant in writing, that agreement must be filed with the Department of Public Works to be effective under this chapter. Operators who document maintenance schedules, retain service records, and promptly address equipment failures tend to demonstrate the kind of ongoing compliance the provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-3 gives tenants a basis to expect that their landlord will maintain service facilities—including heat, hot water, and any owner-supplied refrigerator—in proper working condition unless a written, filed agreement provides otherwise. Tenants who experience failures in these services may consider documenting the issue in writing, notifying the owner, and contacting the City of Peekskill's Department of Public Works to understand available complaint or inspection processes. Local tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this provision may apply to their circumstances and what general enforcement paths exist.
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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