Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-6
Discontinuation of utilities
Operative Text
No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required to be supplied by the provisions of the Uniform Code to be removed or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling unit except for necessary repairs, alterations or emergencies.
Section 332-6 of Peekskill's Code of Ordinances prohibits any owner, operator, or occupant from removing, shutting off, or discontinuing a service, facility, equipment, or utility that is required under the Uniform Code for an occupied dwelling unit. The only recognized exceptions are situations involving necessary repairs, alterations, or emergencies. This rule is designed to ensure that residents of occupied units retain access to essential services at all times outside of those narrow circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Peekskill Code ch. 332 § 332-6, compliant property owners and operators maintain all Uniform Code-required utilities and services continuously for occupied dwelling units. When temporary interruptions are unavoidable, operators generally document that the interruption qualifies as a necessary repair, alteration, or emergency, and restore service as promptly as possible. Proactive maintenance planning helps ensure that any service disruption falls within the recognized exceptions rather than constituting a prohibited discontinuation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 332-6 of Peekskill's Code of Ordinances gives occupants of dwelling units the right to continued access to all utilities and services required by the Uniform Code, with only narrow exceptions for repairs, alterations, or emergencies. If a service is removed or shut off outside those circumstances, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with local code enforcement authorities in Peekskill. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing law can help residents understand the range of options available when this provision may have been violated.
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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