Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-46
Facilities and equipment
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Owners shall supply and maintain, at all times, in operable and sanitary condition and free from defects and hazards, all services, equipment, facilities and utilities and shall furnish adequate heat and hot water as required under the provisions of this code.
Section 54-46 of Pelham's housing code establishes that property owners bear continuous responsibility for keeping all services, equipment, facilities, and utilities in working, sanitary, and hazard-free condition. The rule also requires owners to provide adequate heat and hot water in accordance with the broader standards set out in the code. This obligation is ongoing — it is not satisfied by a one-time inspection or repair but must be maintained at all times.
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Under Pelham Code § 54-46, compliant property operators routinely inspect and promptly repair all building systems, equipment, and utilities to ensure they remain operable, sanitary, and free of defects or hazards. Maintaining documented maintenance logs and responding quickly to reported failures — particularly those affecting heat and hot water — reflects the continuous nature of the obligation this section imposes. Operators familiar with the full provisions of Chapter 54 will also understand the specific heat and hot water standards that § 54-46 cross-references.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-46 gives tenants a basis to expect that their landlord will keep all services, equipment, facilities, and utilities in safe, sanitary, and working order at all times, including adequate heat and hot water. When conditions fall short of this standard, tenants may document the deficiency in writing and notify the owner, and may also have the option of filing a complaint with the Village of Pelham's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing law can describe additional paths available under this provision and related sections of Chapter 54.
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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