Cal. Civ. Code § 41
Water supply
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§ 41. Water supply. Every such dwelling shall be provided with an adequate supply of water obtained from the public water system or from a source approved by the public health officer having jurisdiction.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 41, every multiple residence in New York must have an adequate supply of water drawn either from the public water system or from a water source that a public health officer with jurisdiction has approved. The rule establishes a baseline infrastructure requirement for residential dwellings, ensuring that water access meets a recognized public standard. It does not leave the choice of water source entirely to the building owner — any non-public-system source must clear a regulatory approval hurdle.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple residences subject to N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 41 generally ensure that the building is connected to the municipal water supply or, where that is not feasible, that an alternative source has received formal approval from the relevant public health authority. Compliant operators keep documentation of any such approval on file and address interruptions or deficiencies in water supply promptly to maintain the adequacy standard the statute requires. Routine inspection of water infrastructure helps confirm that supply remains sufficient for the number of occupants in the dwelling.
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 § 41 gives residents of covered dwellings a right to an adequate water supply sourced from an approved system. If water service is absent, insufficient, or appears to come from an unapproved source, tenants may report the condition to the local housing or building code enforcement agency, raise the violation in a housing court proceeding, or contact a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies. Keeping a written record of any water-supply problems, including dates and communications with the landlord, can be useful when pursuing any of these general enforcement paths.
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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