Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-101
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 Part 3 .
Section 245-101 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes that property owners are responsible for keeping all services, equipment, facilities, and utilities in working, sanitary, and hazard-free condition at all times. The rule also requires that adequate heat and hot water be provided in accordance with the broader standards set out in Part 3 of the code. This is a continuous obligation, not a one-time requirement, meaning the duty to maintain these conditions does not lapse after initial occupancy.
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Under § 245-101, compliant property operators in Sleepy Hollow generally conduct routine inspections to confirm that all building systems—plumbing, heating, electrical, and related utilities—remain operable, sanitary, and free of defects or hazards. Maintaining records of maintenance work, repairs, and heat and hot water delivery can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the provision's continuous-duty standard. Operators typically address reported deficiencies promptly, since the obligation applies 'at all times' rather than only upon complaint.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-101 gives tenants in Sleepy Hollow a basis to expect that their landlord will continuously maintain all services, equipment, facilities, and utilities in safe and working order, including adequate heat and hot water. If conditions fall short of this standard, tenants may document the deficiency in writing and notify the landlord, and may also consider contacting the local code enforcement or housing authority to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local ordinances can help residents understand the range of options available when a landlord fails to meet the obligations set out in § 245-101.
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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