Yonkers, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-31
Keys
Operative Text
The owner shall provide to the occupant of each apartment keys which are necessary to provide access to the main entrance door of the building, the entrance door to the dwelling unit and the entrance door to public or shared areas of the property to which the occupant is permitted access and which are kept locked, such as laundry rooms and storage areas.
Under Yonkers, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-31, building owners are required to supply tenants with all keys needed to access the building's main entrance, their individual dwelling unit, and any locked common areas—such as laundry rooms or storage spaces—that the tenant is permitted to use. The rule ensures that tenants are never left without a means of entry to spaces they have a right to access. It applies to each apartment individually, meaning every occupant must receive their own set of applicable keys.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 58 § 58-31 of the Yonkers Code of Ordinances, compliant property operators provide each apartment's occupant with a complete set of keys at the start of occupancy, covering the main building entrance, the unit door, and every locked shared amenity space—such as laundry rooms or storage areas—to which that tenant has access rights. Operators generally maintain records of key issuance and have a process for replacing keys when locks are changed or keys are lost. Ensuring that no permitted area remains inaccessible to a tenant due to a missing key is central to meeting this obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 58-31 of the Yonkers Code of Ordinances gives occupants the right to receive keys for the main building entrance, their own unit door, and any locked common areas they are permitted to use, such as laundry rooms or storage spaces. If a landlord has not provided all required keys, tenants can document the gap in writing and bring the issue to the attention of the City of Yonkers housing enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations in Westchester County can also help occupants understand the general enforcement paths available under this provision.
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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