Cal. Civ. Code § 109
Artificial lighting
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§ 109. Artificial lighting. The owner shall provide a light or lights in every public hall, stair and fire-stair on every floor so that every such space shall be lighted adequately.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 109, building owners are required to supply artificial lighting in all public hallways, stairways, and fire-stairs on every floor of a multiple residence. The rule's core effect is that these common areas must be adequately lit at all times. It does not leave lighting levels to the owner's discretion — the standard is adequacy throughout every such shared space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliance with N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 109 generally means ensuring that working light fixtures are installed and maintained in every public hall, stairway, and fire-stair on each floor of the building. Operators who stay compliant typically conduct routine inspections to confirm bulbs are functioning and that illumination levels meet an adequate standard throughout all common circulation areas. Keeping maintenance logs and responding promptly to reports of outages are practices commonly associated with meeting this obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 109 establishes a right for occupants to have adequately lit public halls, stairs, and fire-stairs on every floor of their building. If lighting in these common areas is insufficient or non-functional, tenants may have grounds to report the condition to a local housing or building code enforcement agency, or raise the violation in a housing court proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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