Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-63
Refrigerators, discarded
Operative Text
Every person who discards a gas-fired, electric or other refrigerator shall, before removing such refrigerator from the room in which it was installed, remove the locking device or hinges of the refrigerator.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-63 requires that anyone disposing of a gas-fired, electric, or other refrigerator must remove the locking device or hinges before moving the unit out of the room where it was installed. This rule is designed to prevent children or others from becoming trapped inside discarded appliances. The obligation applies to any person discarding such a refrigerator, regardless of whether they are a property owner, tenant, or other party.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who replace or dispose of refrigerators at rental units should be aware that Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-63 requires the locking mechanism or hinges to be removed before the appliance leaves the room where it was installed. Compliant operators typically document the removal of locking devices or hinges as part of their appliance disposal or replacement procedures. Keeping a record of this step can help demonstrate adherence to the ordinance during any inspection or inquiry.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-63, if a tenant is responsible for discarding a refrigerator, they are required to remove its locking device or hinges before moving it out of the room where it was installed. Tenants who observe a discarded refrigerator with its locking mechanism or hinges intact may report the concern to the appropriate Syracuse municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Syracuse area can provide general information about local ordinance requirements and available reporting channels.
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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