Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-117
Plumbing fixtures required
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(a) Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall have a kitchen sink, a toilet, a bathtub or shower and a lavatory. Kitchen sinks, bathtubs, showers and lavatories shall be properly connected to both hot- and cold-water lines. (b) Required plumbing fixtures shall be installed in accordance with the Plumbing Code or other regulations of the city.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-117 establishes that every dwelling and dwelling unit must contain four basic plumbing fixtures: a kitchen sink, a toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a lavatory. Sinks, bathtubs, showers, and lavatories must be connected to both hot- and cold-water supply lines. All required fixtures must be installed in compliance with the city's Plumbing Code and any other applicable city regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 12 § 12-117, compliant property operators ensure that each dwelling unit contains all four required plumbing fixtures—kitchen sink, toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory—before a unit is occupied. Operators also verify that fixtures requiring water supply are connected to functioning hot- and cold-water lines, and that all installations meet the city's Plumbing Code standards. Routine inspections and prompt repairs help maintain ongoing compliance with these baseline habitability requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-117 of the Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to a dwelling unit equipped with a kitchen sink, toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory, all properly supplied with hot and cold water. If any of these fixtures are missing, non-functional, or lack proper hot- or cold-water connections, that may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate city housing or code enforcement office. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available when a landlord fails to maintain required plumbing fixtures.
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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